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Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed

234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratings

Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn discuss what’s next for higher education and talk with the newsmakers you want to hear from most. Find the latest news and insights into the current trends in higher ed on the Future U. Podcast.

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Fighting for Free Speech on Campus

April 23, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this thought-provoking episode of Future U., we sit down with Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and co-author of the bestselling book "The Coddling of the American Mind," as well as the new book, "The Canceling of the American Mind." Lukianoff shares his insights on the state of free speech on college campuses and examines the rise of cancel culture, the debate over the limits of free expression, and the potential double standa...

The Wild West of Dual Enrollment: Its Growth, Benefits, and Drawbacks

April 09, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode, Jeff and Michael dive into the complex world of dual enrollment, examining its rapid growth, potential benefits, and emerging challenges. They speak with John Fink, a senior research associate at the Community College Research Center, to understand the various dual enrollment arrangements, the students they serve, and the outcomes they achieve. The conversation also explores the financial incentives for districts and colleges, the concerns around course quality and rigor, an...

Apprenticeship in America: Rethinking the Role of Community Colleges

March 26, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

More and more business leaders, policy makers, and educators are looking to apprenticeships to prepare the American workforce for in-demand careers. The US system leans on its community colleges to facilitate these programs, but they have not always been the most effective quarterbacks.  On this episode, we hear from two innovators helping community colleges better play their lead role in growing apprenticeship in America. We spoke with Mitchell Harp, Dean of Apprenticeship Programs at Trid...

The Simplified FAFSA’s Complicated Rollout

March 12, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Michael and Jeff go deep on the revised FAFSA and the challenges encountered in its rollout. They sat down with Andrew LaCasse, who helped develop the simplified FAFSA in his former role as a senior education policy advisor on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, to learn about the back-story behind the legislation and its underlying policy goals. They also spoke with John Marshall, President of Colorado Mesa University, about how they are supporting students throug...

Testing, Athlete Labor & the FAFSA

March 05, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Jeff and Michael dive into the higher ed acronyms that have been in the headlines these past few weeks: SAT/ACT, NLRB, and FAFSA. What's next for test-optional after announcements from Dartmouth and Yale; what does it mean that the Dartmouth men's basketball team is trying to unionize; and what will the impact be of the difficult FAFSA rollout. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. Key Moments (0:00) - Introduction (3:21) - Test-opt...

The Future of the Ph.D.

February 20, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn are joined by Dr. Len Cassuto, an author and professor at Fordham University, and focus their conversation on the role of PhD students and what the challenges in that part of academia might mean for higher ed. They dive into the subjects that Len explores in his new book, The New PhD: How to Build a Better Graduate Education, such as the changes that should be made to better prepare PhD students for their careers, and how universities might be exploiting f...

“College Unbound” from the Traditional Model

February 06, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Last season, Jeff and Michael explored the reinstatement of the Pell Grant for incarcerated learners. The question now is what’s next for these learners and where can they actually get to use their federal funds? In this episode, Jeff and Michael look at the innovative College Unbound model with co-founder and president Adam Bush and Jose Rodriguez, the assistant vice president for community and belonging. College Unbound is an accredited college with a single degree and a model that allows ...

Reporters Roundtable: Enrollment, Loan Forgiveness, & FAFSA Simplified

January 30, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

The Hechinger Report’s Jon Marcus and Chris Quintana of USA Today join hosts Jeff and Michael for a roundtable discussion to talk about recent headlines in higher ed. Jon discusses the impact of lower birth rates in Japan on university enrollment, while Chris dives into the current state of the Biden Administration’s student loan debt repayment plans. Other topics include efforts by universities to articulate the value of higher ed, the rollout of the simplified FAFSA, and culture wars on ca...

Student Success 2.0

January 16, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

How do you engage learners in the post-pandemic age? Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn are joined by Carrie Bartek, from Wake Technical Community College, and Randi Harris, from Portland State University, to ask some important questions: What has changed for students since the pandemic? And what needs to change moving forward to ensure students’ success? They consider the evolving landscape of higher education and the importance of addressing both the immediate and long-term needs of stude...

How Small Schools Can Thrive As Higher Ed Changes

January 09, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

To kick off the new year, host Jeff Selingo welcomes Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University, for a conversation on the unique position of smaller universities in higher education. They discuss some vital concerns facing smaller universities like Simmons, such as combining less popular liberal arts majors, combatting dropping college enrollment numbers, and embracing online education programs. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education ...

Season 7 Midterm Report

December 19, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn wrap up 2023 by discussing some headlines in higher ed, including the reaction on campuses to the Israel-Hamas War, the big changes afoot at 2U, and more college closures. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. Links No Revenge for Nerds? Evaluating the Careers of Ivy League Athletes Key Moments (0:00) - Intro (2:29) - College campuses and generational divides (9:20) - Higher education challenges ...

The Role of Higher Ed in the American Dream

December 12, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

New York Times columnist and author David Leonhardt discusses his new book, “Ours Was The Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream." In his conversation with Michael and Jeff, they talk about the impact of the high-school movement on the U.S. economy last century, what a similar higher ed movement might look like in this century, and why the value of the college is being questioned. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. Key Mom...

Visiting Michigan: Balancing Local Impact with Global Reach

November 28, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn take their conversation on the road with another stop on the Future U. Campus Tour, this time visiting the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. They sat down with president Santa Ono to discuss the future of higher education and Michigan's role in the local and global communities. Following that interview, Jeff and Michael had a discussion with a panel on a range of topics from sustainability to student wellness, and highlighting what it means in 2023 to be a pu...

Leveraging Apprenticeships to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline: Part 2

November 20, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

In Part 2 of our conversation with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, we discuss why their model of the apprenticeship teacher is better than the traditional student-teacher model, how public universities that historically educated the bulk of teachers are following the Reach model, and how the idea can be scaled to other public-sector jobs in rural areas. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group. Links We Mention Reach University   Key Moments (0:00) -...

Leveraging Apprenticeship to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline: Part 1

November 14, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

In too many rural areas, workers lack access to affordable training pathways to high-quality jobs. Jeff and Michael sit down with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, to learn about how Reach is addressing this challenge with an apprenticeship approach to teacher education. In the first of this two-part conversation, they discuss the theory and practice that informed Reach’s founding and the college’s innovative enrollment, training, and funding models. Michael considers h...

Leveraging Apprenticeships to Bolster the Rural Talent Pipeline: Part 1

November 14, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

In too many rural areas, workers lack access to affordable training pathways to high-quality jobs. Jeff and Michael sit down with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch, Chancellor of Reach University, to learn about how Reach is addressing this challenge with an apprenticeship approach to teacher education. In the first of this two-part conversation, they discuss the theory and practice that informed Reach’s founding and the college’s innovative enrollment, training, and funding models. Michael considers h...

How Colleges Can Cultivate Relationships to Improve the Student Experience

November 08, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Author Ana Homayoun joins hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades and College Admission." They ask what other measures for success should we consider for a student in higher ed beyond academics. The conversation explores expanding one’s social circles, networking, finding mentors, and developing life management skills. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Educati...

Future of Online Ed

October 31, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Jeff and Michael are joined by the CEOs of Academic Partnerships, Fernando Bleichmar, and Coursera, Jeff Maggioncalda, to talk about the future of online learning, including a new study on ROI, the role of degrees vs. credentials in the job market, and what AI will mean for online ed. This episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group. Key Moments 00:00 - Intro 04:58 - ROI of Online Programs at Universities 10:45 - Online Education and Pricing ...

Deep into Data Analytics

October 17, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode, hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn delve into the world of data analytics, as they discuss the evolution of data science needs across various industries and how universities are preparing students to meet those needs in the workforce. They then offer hot takes on recent higher ed headlines, from disenchantment with higher ed to the lack of economic diversity at exclusive institutions. The episode is sponsored by Ascendium Education Group and the Bill and Melinda Gates Found...

Community Colleges, the Value of Degrees, and Changes in Admissions

October 03, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn review  recent headlines around higher ed before they speak in person to a community college board at a retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho. They compare the different value propositions of two- and four-year colleges and discuss government intervention into university mergers and acquisitions. Other topics they discuss include legacy admissions and the value of credentials from prestigious universities. And Jeff makes an exciting announcement: his new book! The episod...

Building Resilience in Students, Deliberately

September 19, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Hosts Jeff and Michael are joined by President Jim Gash of Pepperdine University to discuss student resilience and mental health and Pepperdine’s attempt to proactively support students through its RISE (Resilience-Informed Skills Education) program. President Gash also spoke about the impact of cancel culture on student wellbeing and the importance of campuses being places where students grapple with difficult ideas with which they may not agree. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melin...

Demise of Pac-12, Campus Spending, and DeSantis at Yale

September 07, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

In this Season 7 kickoff episode, Jeff and Michael discuss a wide array of headlines from the summer that have long-term impacts on higher education. Key Moments (0:00) - Intro (2:49) - Michael Horn Book Update (5:45) - "This year is about a new normal." (6:55) - "The Pac-12 Collapsed Overnight" (11:37) - "…you cannot outspend reality." (17:00) - "The nation's best known public universities have been on an unfettered spending spree." (19:23) - "These places are just devouring money, ...

Demise of Pac-12, Campus Spending and DeSantis at Yale

September 07, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

In this Season 7 kickoff episode, Jeff and Michael discuss a wide array of headlines from the summer that have long-term impacts on higher education. Key Moments 00:02:49 - Michael Horn Book Update 00:05:45 - "This year is about a new normal." 00:06:55 - "The Pac-12 Collapsed Overnight" 00:11:37 - "…you cannot outspend reality." 00:17:00 - "The nation's best known public universities have been on an unfettered spending spree." 00:19:23 - "These places are just devouring money, offerin...

Promoting Belonging in Diverse Classrooms

July 18, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this special episode of the Future U Podcast, hosts Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo engage in a lively conversation with faculty members Crystal White from the University of Memphis, and Stephanie Speicher from Weber State University. The discussion, sponsored by Course Hero and recorded live during their annual summit, revolves around the need for leadership, connection, relevance, and a culture of care in higher education. The podcast delves into the importance of creating a diverse and i...

Season 6: Final Report

June 20, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Jeff and Michael look back on Season 6 and the stories they’ve covered, from college rankings and affirmative action to religion and student mental health. They each pick their favorite episode from this season and make predictions for what the higher ed headlines will be next season when Future U. resumes after its traditional summer hiatus. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. Relevant Links The F...

Visiting Marymount: Liberal Arts Education and What Really Prepares Students for the Future

June 14, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

On the Marymount University campus, Michael speaks with University President Irma Becerra about the university's decision to incorporate the liberal arts in the context of high-demand programs that result in jobs, while Jeff fields a panel discussion on how to keep Higher Ed current and how best to prepare students for their futures. This episode is made possible with support from Dell Technologies and Google ChromeOS. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education News...

Higher Ed 101: Accreditation Explained

June 06, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Far too often, individuals in higher education don't understand the nuances of how accreditors operate and the role they play in supporting—or constraining—institutions. Jeff and Michael welcome Barbara Brittingham, former president of the New England Commission on Higher Education, to give the history of accreditation, break down how accrediting agencies operate, show how they compare to one another, and delve into how they might evolve in the future with an eye toward how these organizatio...

Religion and Higher Education

May 30, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Even as higher education in America has its roots in religion, over the centuries it's drifted away from those beginnings. And yet, as our guest informs us, enrollment at religious higher ed institutions has actually risen over the past 20 years, as these institutions serve as havens for young people looking for belonging. Jeff and Michael discuss the role of religion in higher education with Clark Gilbert, Commissioner of Education of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and hear hi...

Learner Mobility and Transfer in Higher Ed

May 24, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

In a discussion with George Mason University president Dr. Gregory Washington, Jeff and Michael delve into a few ways to get to and through college: programs that allow students to more seamlessly move from community college to four-year college programs, the difficulties faced by transfer students, and the importance of presidential leadership to improve the situation. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The...

Future U Live from NAIS

May 16, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

At the recent National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) annual meeting, Debra Wilson, the incoming president of the NAIS, flips the script and interviews Jeff and Michael about key takeaways from the pandemic for schools and higher education, how mental health plays into students’ transition to college, and how colleges can encourage more students to enter the teaching profession. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Fou...

Do College Rankings Matter and is a Bachelor’s Degree Even Worth It?

May 09, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

It’s often a forgone conclusion that you should not only go to a four-year college, but also that the better the university’s ranking, the better you’ll do in life. On this episode, Jeff and Michael dig into the data behind these assumptions. Might the U.S. News and World Report college rankings even disappear?And do you still need to invest in a four-year degree in order to excel professionally or are employers putting less stock in a bachelor's? This episode is made possible with support f...

A Look Back at Governor Jeb Bush’s Florida Higher Ed Policies

May 02, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

With Florida politics and the current governor’s recent moves in higher ed attracting so much attention, we caught up with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to add context to the current debates. Bush reflected on his own experiences, successes, and regrets when it comes to the higher ed policies he championed. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future...

What We're Missing When It Comes to Colleges and AI

April 25, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

As Chat GPT and other AI tools have garnered immense interest in the last few months, people have begun to wonder how these tools will impact higher ed: Will it represent the end of writing? Will we see a rampant rise in cheating? Or maybe these tools herald a new age of an improved quality of student work? Jeff and Michael pose these questions and more to computer science experts Charles Isbell of Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing and Michael Littman of Brown University. ...

Acronyms Galore: TPS, OPM, and K12 ESAs

April 11, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

The role of Online Program Managers (OPMs) in the recruitment of students for online university programs has been a controversial issue, and one that is still up for debate. Michael and Jeff delve into OPMs, as well the federal government’s guidance on third party services, like OPMs, over the last few administrations. Relevant Links What's the OPM Episode? The Credential Cluster Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) T...

Higher Ed’s Role in Growing Rural Economies

April 04, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

The digital economy has been driving job growth across the country for much of the last decade-plus. But nearly all of those jobs, no matter the industry, were created in major metropolitan areas. Michael and Jeff look at how one town and one university in Ohio can serve as a national blueprint for growing the rural economy. This episode made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group. Listen to more episode on our website at www.futureupodcast.com. Relevant Links Economic Impac...

The Affirmative Action Conversation Colleges Should Be Having

March 28, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on affirmative action yet again, the president of James Madison University, who played a key role as a lawyer in the University of Michigan's Supreme Court cases 20 years earlier, joins the show to offer historical perspective and an explanation of how the Court's decision could impact far more than just higher education admissions. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course ...

Will the Teens Be OK?

March 14, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

New CDC data show that more than half of teenaged girls in the U.S. felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021, but it's not just girls who are struggling. Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, breaks down the struggles of teenagers and the implications for colleges and universities from admissions to graduation and beyond. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. Relevant Links The CD...

A Looming Wave of Mergers and Acquisitions

March 07, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

The pandemic didn’t bring the wave of mergers and acquisitions that many in higher ed expected. Michael and Jeff talk with the head of Northeastern U’s M&A committee and an expert on M&A in health care and education about what’s next. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. Listen to the March 2022 Future U episode on college consolidations at https://www.futureupodcast.com/episodes/is-consolidation-com...

Short, Affordable Alternatives to College

February 28, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Historically, rapid technological change sidelines unskilled or under-skilled workers.  Michael and Jeff talk to the leaders of Merit America and the Marcy Lab School, two institutions providing an on-ramp to working adults who either never enrolled or dropped out of college. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group. View More episodes on our website: www.FutureUPodcast.com Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Websi...

Reporters' Roundtable: Florida, Amenities U. and the Future of the BA.

February 14, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Back by popular demand: Reporters' Roundtable. Pam Kelley on how a motivational speaker and businessman turned around High Point University; Emma Pettit on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's efforts to overhaul higher ed; and Paul Fain on the future of the bachelor degree. This episode made possible with sponsorship from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero.  Relevant Links A Harbinger for 2023? Presentation College, a small private institution in South ...

Great Resignation in Higher Ed

February 07, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

A record 50.5 million Americans quit their jobs in 2022. Most left for offers of higher pay or the ability to work remotely. Higher Ed isn’t immune. Michael and Jeff talk with a former university human resource officer and a professor who studies how colleges manage their talent. This episode is made possible with sponsorship from Course Hero and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Relevant Links Jeff's article in The Atlantic on higher ed staff during the pandemic. "Right Now, Your Best...

Re-engaging Students after Covid

January 24, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Three years after the start of the pandemic, professors still report a disconcerting level of disconnection among students even as campuses return to “normal.” Michael and Jeff talk with MIT's former head of digital learning initiatives about what the science tells us on how to reach and teach students. This episode made possible with sponsorship from Course Hero. Relevant Links https://openlearning.mit.edu/ideas-designing-affordable-new-educational-institution Connect with Michael Horn: ...

Solving the Problem of College Costs

January 17, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

We have come to accept there is no cure for rising costs in higher ed, so we treat the symptoms with measures like loan forgiveness. What are the root causes and what to do about them? Michael and Jeff ask two veterans of the college cost debate on this episode, made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.    Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads Connect with...

College in Prison

December 20, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Some 1.5 million people are in state and federal prisons in the United States, but for more than two decades they haven’t been eligible for federal Pell Grants. That’s about to change on July 1, 2023, offering an opportunity for incarcerated people and colleges alike. Michael and Jeff talk with a scholar in prison education and a formerly incarcerated student who went on to earn his degree about providing meaningful rehabilitation through a college education. This episode made possible with ...

The Expansion of Pell Grants

December 20, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Some 1.5 million people are in state and federal prisons in the United States, but for more than two decades they haven’t been eligible for federal Pell Grants. That’s about to change on July 1, 2023, offering an opportunity for incarcerated people and colleges alike. Michael and Jeff talk with a scholar in prison education and a formerly incarcerated student who went on to earn his degree about providing meaningful rehabilitation through a college education. This episode made possible with ...

Rankings, Elite Online BA, and Future of the SAT

December 13, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Elite law schools are ditching the U.S. News rankings but what does it mean for the undergrad rankings? Also, Georgetown is making a bet on an online undergrad degree with Coursera. Plus, Michael asks about Jeff's piece for New York Magazine on the SATs. Send us your questions!    This episode made possible with support from Course Hero, Ascendium Education Group, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website...

From the Archives: Misleading Financial Aid

December 07, 2022 16:53 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

About 91% of colleges understate or don't include the net price in their financial-aid offers to would-be students, the U.S. Government Accountability Office has found in a new report. We go into the archives for a 2019 episode when Rachel Fishman from New America joined us to discuss her research. With support from Ascendium Education Group and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Relevant Links: Report from GAO: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-23-104708.pdf  Wall Street Journal article: ...

Visiting Bowie State University: HBCUs, Employer Partnerships, and Student Engagement

December 06, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

On the latest stop of Future U.'s campus tour, hosts Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo visit Bowie State University to speak with President Aminta Breaux, as well as faculty and administrators at the Maryland institution about increased enrollment at HBCUs, partnerships with employers, and student engagement. With support from Salesforce.org. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads Connect with Jeff Selingo: Sign Up f...

What Students Think of Their College Experience

November 29, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

In a special episode recorded at The Chronicle of Higher Education Festival, Jeff Selingo and guest co-host Bridget Burns talk with three students about what has worked (and what hasn't) in their college experiences. With support from Ascendium Education Group, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Course Hero. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads Connect with Jeff Selingo: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter We...

Leadership, Business and Athletics: Penn State University President Neeli Bendapudi

November 15, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Penn State’s new president Neeli Bendapudi sits down with Jeff and Michael to talk about not only her personal leadership journey, but also shifting demographics, clear pullback in public financing of higher ed, college athletics, and more. With support from Course Hero and Ascendium Education Group. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads Connect with Jeff Selingo: Sign Up for the Next Newsletter Website X (Twitt...

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