Private, federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C.
A trio of analyses show wage gains lagging energy-price spikes, financial literacy faltering, and the American Dream under pressure. Despite pockets of wealth, many Americans feel the economy is not working for them as inflation persists and costs of living stay high.
A wave of AI education initiatives is expanding beyond computer science as universities embed AI literacy across majors. From AI minors to graduation requirements, campuses are racing to prepare graduates for a future where AI is a core workplace skill.
Colleges face affordability concerns and shifting value signals as students reassess the return on a degree. New data show ongoing affordability hurdles, while institutions push for clearer outcomes to prove worth amid rising costs.