U.S. Universities See Decline, Admitting 15% Fewer Doctoral Students

Top U.S. research universities have admitted 15% fewer doctoral students for the upcoming fall, including in critical fields like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, due to funding interruptions. This trend raises concerns about the nation's future scientific talent and its global preeminence in higher education. Public confidence in U.S. higher education is also reported to be at a low, with 70% of Americans believing it's heading in the wrong direction.