Scholars Eric Hayot and Matt Seybold argue the perceived 'crisis of the humanities' has ended—but not for the better. Their commentary contends that politics and technology are reshaping disciplinary priorities, funding and public narratives in ways that leave humanities programs exposed to external attack and internal instability. They trace how higher‑education incentives, priorities and market pressures have transformed faculty roles, hiring and curriculum, raising questions about governance and the future of liberal‑arts training in research universities. Academic affairs leaders and department chairs should weigh the essay’s diagnosis against current hiring, assessment and curricular reforms: it underscores the need for clearer mission articulation, external engagement strategies and faculty development in changing political and technological contexts.