American colleges are failing students: How chasing prestige is leading them astray

Once hailed as global beacons of academic excellence, American universities are now facing an internal collapse driven by bloated bureaucracies, prestige-chasing, and skyrocketing costs. As institutions prioritise image over education, students are left burdened with debt and disillusionment. The crisis, rooted within, demands urgent reform to restore trust, relevance, and higher education’s original public mission.

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