

Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Jeff Selingo, Michael Horn
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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Jan 11, 2022 • 22min
The Three Decade University President
Legendary University President Freeman Hrabowski takes Future U on a tour of University of Maryland Baltimore County as he prepares to turn over leadership of the institution. He leaves a strong legacy of student success for the university to build on.

Dec 7, 2021 • 40min
The Continuing Debate Over Student Debt
Authors Beth Akers and Josh Mitchell join the podcast to talk about what's next for student loans as the Covid-19 pause in payments is lifted in January.The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Follow Future U on Twitter • Facebook

Nov 23, 2021 • 38min
Mergers, Acquisitions & Higher Ed
The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Follow Future U on Twitter • Facebook

Nov 9, 2021 • 36min
Explained: What's an OPM?
Phil Hill's Blog - "Phil On Ed Tech"OPM Market Landscape Graphic: https://philonedtech.com/opm-market-landscape-and-dynamics-fall-2020-updates/The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and by Nelnet Campus Commerce. Follow Future U on Twitter • FacebookMusic from Xylo-Ziko "Submersible" - under CC License - No Changes Made

Oct 26, 2021 • 46min
What's Going on with the Workforce?
New York Times economics writer Ben Casselman and Guild CEO and co-founder Rachel Romer Carlson join the Jeff and Michael to talk about why there are so many Help Wanted signs and how higher ed might fill the void for giving workers needed skills.

Oct 12, 2021 • 35min
Will the Pandemic Accelerate Change in Higher Ed?
The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and by Nelnet Campus Commerce. Follow Future U on Twitter • Facebook

Sep 28, 2021 • 39min
The Reporters Roundtable
The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and by Nelnet Campus Commerce. Follow Future U on Twitter • Facebook

Sep 14, 2021 • 41min
Transforming a Prestigious HBCU
David Thomas, president of Morehouse College, joins us to talk about the challenges of building on the legacy of a storied institution and stretching traditions in transformative ways.The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and by Nelnet Campus Commerce. Follow Future U on Twitter • Facebook

Aug 31, 2021 • 28min
Kickoff to Season 5
So much for the much-heralded “hot vax summer.” As Jeff and Michael return from their summer break, they continue to talk about the impact of Covid on higher ed and catch up on the news headlines from the sale of edX to the Supreme Court's NCAA ruling as well as preview what's to come on Season 5 of Future U.Relevant LinksEducation Next: College Sports Cartel Crashes as Athletes Prepare to Cash in on “Name, Image, and Likeness” [Link]White paper: What's Next for Higher Education Pricing [Link]LinkedIn: How to Fly and Attend Conferences in 2021 [Link]The Future U Podcast is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationFollow Future U on Twitter • Facebook

May 18, 2021 • 37min
Farewell to a Remote Year
Jeff and Michael recap what they've learned from this past year, answer audience questions, and look ahead to next fall in the final episode of this season of Future U. Follow Future U on Twitter • Facebook