The courage to think in an age afraid of meaning

High schooler Andreea Vasile argues that institutions steer students towards STEM careers rather than the humanities, which comes at a cost.

Opinions The courage to think in an age afraid of meaning High schooler Andreea Vasile argues that the prioritization of STEM careers in higher education comes at a cost. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) Opinion by Andreea Vasile April 22, 2026, 10:24 p.m. There appears to be an increase in students who want to pursue their studies in STEM or economics and business-related fields compared to the liberal arts. A study shows that fewer than one in 10 college graduates acquired a degree in the humanities in 2020. Where does this plummet of interest in the humanities come from? I attribute it to a

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