Group 1 - Fudan University received a donation of 100 million yuan to support the development of humanities and social sciences, responding to the ongoing debate about the decline of liberal arts education [1] - The newly established New Humanities Development Fund aims to innovate in humanities and social sciences, with the initial funding of 100 million yuan coming from alumni [1][2] - The university plans to adjust the enrollment ratio for liberal arts from 30-40% to 20%, citing a decline in the number of students choosing liberal arts and a cooling demand for certain popular majors [1][2] Group 2 - Fudan University is focusing on integrating liberal arts with science and technology, increasing the enrollment for interdisciplinary programs, with 12.4% of the 2025 class being dual-degree students in liberal arts and STEM fields [2] - The university emphasizes the importance of humanities in addressing significant societal issues, particularly in the context of the AI era, highlighting the role of philosophy and social sciences as "the science of sciences" [1][2] Group 3 - The discourse around the value of humanities and social sciences is being challenged by some critics, who argue that these fields are often misrepresented as outdated or irrelevant [4][5] - The integration of artistic thinking into scientific research is seen as essential for fostering creativity and innovation, suggesting that a well-rounded education in humanities can enhance scientific inquiry [5][6] - Alumni express that the education received at Fudan shaped their open-mindedness and high values, which they believe should continue to inspire future generations [6]

Group 1 - The trend of reducing liberal arts programs in universities is now extending to high schools, with significant decreases in the number of liberal arts classes [1][3] - Fudan University plans to reduce its liberal arts enrollment from 30-40% to 20%, which will likely influence high school students' subject choices [1][3] - The overall number of liberal arts students in high schools remains stable, but elite schools are seeing a structural reduction in liberal arts enrollment [1][3] Group 2 - The new college entrance examination system, "3+1+2", allows for more subject combinations, yet there remains a clear distinction between science and liberal arts tracks [2][3] - In 2023, nearly 70% of high school graduates were in science tracks, while only about 30% were in liberal arts, indicating a widening gap [3][4] - The reduction in liberal arts enrollment at universities will likely affect high school subject selection as students and parents adjust their strategies based on admission rates [3][4] Group 3 - The new examination system offers flexibility in subject selection, with fewer restrictions on combinations for liberal arts majors, promoting inclusivity [5][6] - Despite the flexibility, few liberal arts students opt for science majors, primarily sticking to traditional liberal arts subjects [5][6] - The increasing number of science students choosing liberal arts subjects like geography and political science reflects a diversification of knowledge structures [6][7] Group 4 - The main challenge for high school students is not the reduction of liberal arts but rather the uncertainty in choosing between liberal arts and science tracks [7][10] - Many students lack awareness of their strengths and potential career paths, leading to a mismatch between their skills and societal needs [10][11] - High schools are encouraged to develop unique educational paths that align with the new examination standards, promoting a diverse educational environment [11]