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How colleges are helping students build social skills

Season 2026 Episode 221 | 7m 45s

Much of the debate over higher education today centers on cost, career prospects and whether a college degree can prepare students for a rapidly changing job market. But in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, one of the oldest skills taught on college campuses may be more valuable than ever. Paul Solman reports for our higher education series, Rethinking College.

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