Silicon Valley Backs $42 Million Venture as Public Faith in Degrees Declines

By Doug Lederman · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-10-05

Silicon Valley Backs $42 Million Venture as Public Faith in Degrees Declines

Inside Higher Ed reports that the Horowitz Andreessen Academy is the latest venture attempting to provide a specialized alternative to traditional four-year degrees. This $42 million initiative for tech talent arrives as Gallup data shows a massive drop in the number of Americans

Inside Higher Ed reports that the Horowitz Andreessen Academy is the latest venture attempting to provide a specialized alternative to traditional four-year degrees. This $42 million initiative for tech talent arrives as Gallup data shows a massive drop in the number of Americans