Higher education in the United States is under intense scrutiny. Rising tuitions, complicated financial aid systems and ideological debates have led many Americans to ask: Is college still worth it?

As the new president of a private university , I believe the answer must be earned, not assumed. But I also know this: If the U.S. wants to remain globally competitive, we can’t afford to compromise higher education — especially at this crucial moment in our nation’s economic trajectory.

United States risks falling behind global competitors

The United States is in a race, not just against inflation or political division, but against countries that are out-educating and out-training their future workforce. In China, the number of STEM graduates continues to grow rapidly. If we pull back

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