English majors see revival as AI era drives demand for humanities skills

English majors at the University of Colorado Boulder have risen 9% since 2021 after years of decline, as students seek to understand the "why" behind AI-generated content. Courses co-taught by mathematicians and Renaissance scholars explore AI ethics and the meaning of writing in an AI world. The trend extends beyond academia: employers increasingly value critical thinking, communication, and ethical reasoning that humanities graduates bring to AI-driven workplaces. The shift marks a reversal from the decade-long "learn to code" narrative that pushed students away from liberal arts.

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