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"Why AI makes a liberal arts degree even more valuable."
Media Source:
U.S. News and World ReportMedia URL:
https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2026-01-20/college-ai-education-career-liberal-arts-opinionDate:
2026/01/20Summary:
In this opinion piece, Lewis & Clark President Robin H. Holmes-Sullivan explains, “It may seem counterintuitive, but in a time of economic uncertainty, national division, and increased technological reliance,” a liberal arts degree is more valuable than ever. “Choosing to sharpen your skills as a thinker, communicator, creator and problem-solver has never been a better bet – because machines don’t actually have ‘intelligence.’ Only humans do.” AI cannot truly replicate “the unique human ability to lead, advocate, speak, write, design, create, feel, empathize, envision and innovate.”
