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The Anxious Generation is Changing College Choice
Matthew Rohl | James G. Martin Center | August 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2025
Almost a third of prospective students have removed a college from their list of potential institutions because of political reasons. The rise of technology and social media has made politics part of the modern teen’s identity and lifestyle, and made open dialogue about controversial political topics increasingly rare. The solution is for universities to foster intellectual diversity rather than ideological branding.
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