In his newest University Design blog post, futurist and higher education thought leader David J. Staley invites us to rethink the very foundation of undergraduate education: the major.

Staley challenges the brittle, hyperspecialized approach that dominates college pathways today. Drawing from new research and emerging models like the Field of Study approach, he makes a compelling case for a more resilient and antifragile education—one rooted in cognitive diversification and purpose-driven learning.

🔍 Are we preparing students for the dynamic, uncertain world they’re entering—or for a version of the economy that no longer exists?

💡 Read the full article to explore:

• Why traditional majors may be failing today’s students

• The concept of “epistemological monoculture” and its risks

• How double majors and personalized Fields of Study can build career agility

• What it means to uncover students’ hidden intellectualism

👉 Read the full blog post here:https://ingeniousu.org/blog/