A column in a six‑week series examines the future of the American university system, beginning with the author’s question of whether their daughter will be attending college in 2035. The piece explores the challenges and prospects facing higher education over the coming decade. Readers interested in the long‑term outlook for colleges and the factors shaping student decisions will find the discussion relevant.


This is part of a series of columns about the viability of the American university system. When I started this six-week-long series by asking whether my daughter would be attending college in 2035, ...