The failure of universities to adapt and evolve is a systemic issue that requires a significant overhaul, as they have become insulated from accountability and change.

The funding structure of universities is heavily reliant on federal support, and without it, many institutions would face bankruptcy, highlighting the need for reform in how education is financed and governed.

The tenure system in universities, which was designed to protect academic freedom, has become corrupted, leading to a lack of genuine discourse and a failure to confront pressing societal issues.

The university system is outdated, and the model of a four-year degree is no longer relevant in a rapidly changing world where skills need to be continuously updated.

The elite institutions, including universities, are facing a crisis of legitimacy as they struggle to adapt to the changing beliefs of the populace, leading to internal conflicts about their direction.

The university system is widely recognized as broken, and this consensus is no longer controversial.

Access to higher education is a significant issue, and I support initiatives like an accredited online university that allows students to earn degrees from Ivy League professors.

Many elite institutions have broken down and are no longer elite, leading to a generation of students who are really lost and unclear about what to do.

In 18 years, the education landscape will likely see increased pressure on traditional colleges to align their incentives with student success, as more students realize that the default path to success is not guaranteed.