EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 29 MIN
Higher Education After Its Peak
from The World of Higher Education · host Higher Education Strategy Associates
In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher is joined by Bryan Alexander, the author of 'Peak Higher Ed: How to Survive the Looming Academic Crisis.' They discuss the challenges facing higher education in the United States including demographic shifts, public skepticism, and the impact of AI on education. Bryan elaborates on the peak of growth around 2012 and the subsequent decline, as well as potential strategies for institutions to adapt and survive this crisis. The conversation also touches on the political landscape, economic pressures, and the future of higher education. 👉 Episode Links:Peak Higher Ed: How to Survive the Looming Academic Crisis by Bryan AlexanderThe World of Higher Education Podcast S1 E12: Universities on Fire with Bryan AlexanderRegister for free: Focus Friday February 6 | Degree Redesign
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In this episode of the World of Higher Education Podcast, host Alex Usher is joined by Bryan Alexander, the author of 'Peak Higher Ed: How to Survive the Looming Academic Crisis.' They discuss the challenges facing higher education in the United States including demographic shifts, public skepticism, and the impact of AI on education. Bryan elaborates on the peak of growth around 2012 and the subsequent decline, as well as potential strategies for institutions to adapt and survive this crisis. The conversation also touches on the political landscape, economic pressures, and the future of higher education. 👉 Episode Links:Peak Higher Ed: How to Survive the Looming Academic Crisis by Bryan AlexanderThe World of Higher Education Podcast S1 E12: Universities on Fire with Bryan AlexanderRegister for free: Focus Friday February 6 | Degree Redesign
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