Universities are responding to rising skepticism among young people about the value of a degree by redesigning liberal arts curricula to emphasize career-ready skills and experiential learning. Brandeis University is highlighted as an example where administrators are integrating workplace experience and skill-building into humanities programs, according to NPR coverage. Admissions and academic affairs leaders should expect sustained pressure to show direct career outcomes and to expand internships, co-ops, and applied project coursework to retain prospective students.