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Colleges Expand AI Programs as CS Enrollment Falls 8%

8/3/2026

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Northwestern University added an AI major, lowered prerequisites, and announced plans to hire three computer-science faculty members.
Purdue University requires AI competency for graduation while Ohio State University mandates AI-fluency workshops for students.
Johnson County Community College in Kansas launched a non-credit “vibe-coding” course and an AI certificate program.
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported an 8% drop in CS enrollment at colleges in spring 2025 as job postings fell.

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Northwestern University added an AI major, lowered prerequisites, and announced plans to hire three computer-science faculty members.
Purdue University requires AI competency for graduation while Ohio State University mandates AI-fluency workshops for students.
Johnson County Community College in Kansas launched a non-credit “vibe-coding” course and an AI certificate program.
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported an 8% drop in CS enrollment at colleges in spring 2025 as job postings fell.