Barry Strauss, a historian and Bradley Prize recipient, advocates for the revival of classically liberal education to empower students to think independently and defend constitutional liberty. In an interview with The College Fix, Strauss discusses the challenges facing higher education, including a shift from liberal education to careerism and the need for leadership to restore educational values. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the roots of constitutional government and the value of Western civilization. Strauss remains optimistic about the future of liberal education, believing it can be restored through collective effort.

If you hesitate to speak up in meetings, you are missing out on leadership opportunities, writes Robyn McLeod with Chatsworth Consulting Group, who offers tips on how to make your voice heard. When you stay silent, "your colleagues miss out on the benefit of your perspective, and they lose the opportunity to know where you stand and what you stand for, what matters to you and where you may see things differently than they do," McLeod writes.

After serving time for his role in the college admissions scandal, Rick Singer has resumed work as a college consultant through his new company, ID Future Stars. The firm claims to help thousands of students secure places at top colleges, boasting high acceptance rates and relying solely on referrals. However, a judge has mandated that Singer must prominently disclose his criminal history to all current and prospective clients as a condition of his continued consulting work.

A subset of students in higher education is actively resisting the integration of AI into their academic lives. These students, such as Erin Perry at Johns Hopkins and Sabrina Rosenstock at the University of Michigan, express skepticism about the accuracy of AI-generated content and object to its widespread adoption, even as universities encourage its use in coursework and assignments. Their resistance is often rooted in concerns about the impact on their fields, a preference for traditional learning methods, and a desire to maintain control over their own creative and academic processes. Despite being in the minority, these students are pushing back against institutional pressures to embrace AI, highlighting a growing tension between technological advancement and personal educational values.

Illinois Tech and St. Cloud State University are rolling out new online degree programs to support working professionals and underserved students. St. Cloud State's offerings include an MBA with a business analytics focus, a graduate business analytics degree and bachelor's degrees in finance, marketing and management. Illinois Tech is introducing eight graduate-level online degrees in health physics, finance, business analytics, project management and public administration. These programs are structured for flexibility, providing practical skills and career development opportunities for students who need adaptable learning options.