Preparing for the Future of Higher Ed

Colleges are rethinking what it means to challenge and support students in a time of rapid change.

With learning habits in flux, mental-health concerns on the rise, and tools like generative AI reshaping the classroom, institutions must adapt to help students succeed.

Understanding the Gen Z Student offers a roadmap to help higher-ed professionals meet the evolving needs of today’s students. 

The collection draws on The Chronicle’s in-depth reporting and expert commentary to examine:

• What motivates Gen Z students — and what doesn’t.

• The new classroom dynamics shaped by AI.

• What faculty members need from leadership to support success.