Universities are reporting sharp increases in students seeking disability accommodations—extended time, ADHD and mental‑health diagnoses—fueling debate over diagnosis rates and academic standards. Data cited in recent coverage show accommodations at top schools climbing sharply, with some private and public campuses reporting rates in the 20–40% range. The spike has drawn national attention and public criticism from business figures and analysts who argue some families may be pursuing diagnoses for competitive advantage. Venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale’s public comments calling elite undergraduates a “loser generation” amid the debate amplified scrutiny and provoked campus responses defending expanded access to mental‑health care and disabilities services. Campus disability offices and counseling centers say rising demand reflects broader mental‑health needs, lower stigma and better access to diagnostic care. Administrators face pressure to balance accommodation integrity, learning outcomes, and equitable assessment while responding to external criticism and employer concerns about graduate preparedness.