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Pano Kanelos

President of the University of Austin (UATX), a new college in Austin, Texas. Previously president of St. John''s College.

Top 5 podcasts with Pano Kanelos

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May 22, 2024 • 51min

87 - Pursuing Greatness — with Pano Kanelos

Pano Kanelos discusses founding a university, ancient philosophers as men of action, the Intellectual Foundations Program, and the importance of heroes and truth-tellers in forming communities. The podcast also explores self-reflection, pursuing greatness, and analyzing scenes from literature like 'The Brothers Karamazov' and Julius Caesar.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 8min

Pano Kanelos: 'Ideology Is the Death of Ideas'

Pano Kanelos, president of University of Austin, discusses the decline of humanities in higher education and the societal impact. They explore restructuring university education to a three-year model and emphasize the importance of intellectual pluralism and academic freedom. The podcast also delves into poetry analysis and the significance of delving deep into texts for critical thinking in humanities education.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 23min

Ep 74: A Turning Point in Higher Education with Pano Kanelos & Niall Ferguson

The guests, Pano Kanelos and Niall Ferguson, discuss the founding of the University of Austin, a new top university. They talk about the need for a new university to combat the politicization and intolerance of elite universities, the importance of combining classical education and STEM, and the significance of going back to first principles in education.
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Dec 27, 2024 • 23min

S E209: The Future of College (with Pano Kanelos) - Part 2

Pano Kanelos, a key figure in the founding of the University of Austin, discusses transformative ideas in higher education. He dives into the skyrocketing costs of college and highlights the need for affordable tuition models. Kanelos emphasizes the importance of moral imagination in reshaping admissions and education to prepare responsible citizens. He also explores the unique traits of today's 'Alpha students' and advocates for innovative, student-centered educational approaches that prioritize outcomes over traditional funding models.
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Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 15min

Pano Kanelos on Education and UATX

Pano Kanelos, President of the University of Austin (UATX) and former president of St. John's College, dives deep into the essence of education. He discusses how the Great Books curriculum fosters critical thinking and the value of small group discussions. Kanelos also emphasizes the enduring relevance of classical literature and critiques the decline of humanities in universities. He advocates for a new educational model that balances liberal arts with practical skills, promoting free speech and self-reflection as tools for student growth.