COLLEGE ACADEMICS
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This sub-page of my college search resources hierarchy includes articles from a wide variety of authors on academic programs at colleges and ways they are working to keep their offerings current. None of these articles are by me; my blogs on these topics are linked elsewhere in this hierarchy. I strongly encourage you to read all of these pieces, as there is a wide range of thought from many different kinds of experts included here.
College Academics
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“Around 81 percent of grades in 2024-25 were A-range, faculty report says,” the Yale Daily News: Sept 28, 2026. Note: Grade inflation continues to be a serious problem. See how your candidate campuses are responding to it as policy on grade may change while you are there.
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“UT Austin plans to cut Mexican American, African, women’s and gender studies majors,” Houston Public Media: Sept 17, 2026. Note: Check local media to learn about changes in programs on your candidate campuses.
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“International students advised about changes to visa requirements,” WAMC: Sept 11, 2026. Note: Focuses on SUNY Plattsburgh but the article’s information can be helpful in many places. Contact your potential campuses if you could be affected by this policy.
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“'We won’t be erased': Academics defend Black studies amid program cuts,” ABC News: Sept 9, 2026.
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“Artificial intelligence majors launch at UTA and Texas Wesleyan,” NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Sept 8, 2026. Note: See elsewhere on this page for the proliferation of AI majors nation-wide.
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“Harvard Built an AI Academic Adviser. Here’s How It Fared.,” The Harvard Crimson: Sept 4, 2026. Note: Harvard isn’t the only school with an AI advisor. See the piece to see how this one functions. Ask about AI advising if its existence might impact your college choice.
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“Gen Z doesn't want to go to college. This startup school wants to fix that—by ditching clubs, sports, and dining halls,” Fast Company: Sept 3, 2026. Note: A totally fascinating idea. Follow the development of Greenway College (to open next year), if you like what you see in this article.
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“Students are reconsidering majors, career paths due to AI: CNBC survey,” CNBC: Sept 1, 2026. Note: Students are more aware of future outcomes than many think. That said, the advice on CS majors (as an example) herein is worth careful attention for everyone.
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[possible paywall] “Why colleges are cutting Black studies departments, majors and classes,” The Washington Post: Aug 25, 2026.
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“3-year college degrees grow more popular in the U.S., saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold,” PBS News: Aug 24, 2026. Note: A balanced view of the benefits and concerns associated with this fast growing trend.
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“Where Do America’s Colleges Go From Here?,” The Atlantic: Aug 24, 2026. Note: A podcast transcript on colleges’ current and future shape. A very interesting (if long) read which can and will also go in the Choosing Your College Environment page.
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“How universities are adapting to students’ use of AI,” Deseret News: Aug 22, 2026. Note: A truly thought provoking read. Make time for it and its sister articles in this newspaper if you can access them. An earlier article in this series was free on Apple News and is linked on my “Choosing your Campus Environment” page.
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“Uncommon degree paths for California colleges and elsewhere” The Sacramento Bee: Aug 19, 2026. Note: Majors in almost anything may exist. Search to see if there are programs that match what you’re interested in whatever that is. You may find something to match your plans though you should also find out what your expected earnings may be if you take that path.
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“The big college major rethink,” Axios: Aug 15, 2026. Note: Talk with high-school and college counselors and mentors you trust to study options. Healthcare (particularly mid level professions) may be a strong and accessible path.
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“Harvard researcher says schools are preparing students to lose to AI,” Fox News: Aug 15, 2026. Note: I tend to agree with this gentleman, team skills, judgment, lateral analysis, these are the things that people will be best at relative to AI. A useful read.
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“Arizona State University unveils a content creation degree,” USA Today: Aug 6, 2026.