Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
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.
Latest episodes
Apr 10, 2018 • 29min
What Impact Does Helicopter Parenting Have on Student Success?
University of California at Merced sociology professor Laura Hamilton, author of “Parenting to a Degree,” joins Michael and Jeff to discuss student success and the role of parents on campus.
https://archive.org/download/Episode8_201804/Episode%208.mp3
Apr 3, 2018 • 30min
Higher Ed Innovation
CUNY Professor Cathy Davidson chats with Jeff and Michael about her new book, “The New Education,” and discusses why she thinks innovation in higher education isn’t happening fast enough.
https://archive.org/download/Episode7_201804/Episode%207.mp3
Mar 27, 2018 • 30min
Gordon Gee
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee joins Jeff and Michael. He reveals what he thinks is the number one issue facing colleges and universities and also previews his upcoming book on land-grant universities.
https://archive.org/download/Episode6_20180326/Episode6a.mp3
Mar 20, 2018 • 27min
Big Changes for For-Profits
Doug Lederman, Editor of Inside Higher Ed, sat down with Jeff and Michael to discuss big changes in the for-profit college industry as well as turmoil in the non-profit college arena.
https://archive.org/download/Episode5_20180319/Episode%205.mp3
Mar 13, 2018 • 31min
Hot Topics, Joseph Aoun
This week, Jeff and Michael chat about some of the hot topics in higher education. Also, Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun sits down with Jeff to discuss how colleges and universities need to respond to better prepare students for the future of work.
https://archive.org/download/Episode4_20180312/Episode%204.mp3
Mar 8, 2018 • 30min
Higher Ed Trends
Goldie Blumenstyk, senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education, chats with Jeff and Michael about the market for adult students and why they are so poorly served.
https://archive.org/download/Episode3_201803/Episode%203.mp3
Mar 6, 2018 • 28min
Demographic Destiny?
Carleton College economics professor Nathan Grawe, author of “Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education,” talks to Jeff and Michael about how higher ed leaders are dealing with the constantly changing demographics of college applicants.
https://archive.org/download/Episode2_201803/Episode%202.mp3
Feb 28, 2018 • 10min
Who We Are
Get to know Jeff and Michael, the hosts of Future U and how they became experts on higher education.
https://archive.org/download/Episode1_20180228/Episode%201.mp3
Feb 28, 2018 • 4min
Welcome to Future U.
Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn introduce themselves and discuss what’s on tap for their new podcast, Future U.
