EPISODE · Sep 4, 2024 · 43 MIN

So Long, Summer: We're Back

from Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed · host Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn

To kick off Season 8, Michael and Jeff break down the summer’s higher ed headlines. They discuss this year’s FAFSA rollout, recent campus protest fallout, leadership changes, college closures, online program management providers, the presidential election, and high school grading. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gates Foundation. Key Moments0:00 - Intro03:49 - Jeff and Michael’s Summer Updates09:32 - This Year’s FAFSA Rollout10:25 - More Campus Protest Fallout13:07 - Florida A&M’s Gift Controversy17:28 - College Closures34:51 - Online Program Management Providers36:20 - The Presidential Election38:25 - High School GradingLinks We Mention"Varying Degrees 2024” Survey, New America“How High School Students Are Thinking About Higher Ed” Survey, Third Way

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