QS Quacquarelli Symonds Back to School Summit Report:
QS Quacquarelli Symonds connects and supports the global higher education sector – students, institutions, governments and industry partners – through data-driven insights, expert guidance, global networks and services that drive better decisions and outcomes. Across QS’s Back to School Summit, which brought together experts from education, capital markets, philanthropy and employers, a clear theme emerged: education and employment can no longer operate in separate lanes. Universities, in the US and beyond, are facing an existential crisis. Speakers called for stronger skills alignment, stackable credentials and pathways that give learners more than a transcript, while employers, community colleges and healthcare partners showed what collaboration can deliver. Read more.