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College Matters from The Chronicle

The Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Education
Campus Protests
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Immigration
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Pandemic
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
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University Of Florida

Higher education is at the center of the biggest stories in the country today, and College Matters is here to make sense of it all. This podcast is a production of The Chronicle of Higher Education, the nation's leading independent newsroom covering colleges.

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Barack Obama wants university leaders to stick to their guns. Appearing on the final episode of Marc Maron’s long-running WTF podcast, the former U.S. president urged college presidents to guard their academic independence, even if it means losing so... more

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After months of skirmishes with colleges, the Trump administration has proposed a treaty of sorts with nine high-profile institutions. By signing the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” participating colleges would essentially co-s... more

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As president of Princeton University, Christopher Eisgruber is among the highest-profile college leaders to publicly criticize the Trump administration for its attacks on higher education. He is a defender of the sector, arguing that colleges are far... more

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The Trump administration is hitting universities where it hurts, terminating thousands of research grants in areas it deems wasteful or ideologically driven. Many scientists who study vaccine hesitancy, gender identity, and climate change, have eithe... more

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Christopher Eisgruber
President of Princeton University and scholar of constitutional law
Princeton University
Episode: Princeton President Talks Kirk, Trump, ‘Civic Crisis’
Stephanie Lee
Senior Writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Episode: The Research Trump Hates
Chris Ruffo
Commentator on educational issues and national affairs
Episode: College Matters Is Back
Stephanie Kelley-Romano
Professor of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies at Bates College
Bates College
Episode: Course Catalog: Decoding — and Fighting — Conspiracy Theories
Rick Singer
Former college consultant involved in the Varsity Blues scandal.
Episode: Mr. Varsity Blues Claps Back
Emma Pettit
A Chronicle of Higher Education reporter covering changes at New College of Florida.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Episode: A Crunchy College Goes Conservative
Beckie Supiano
Senior writer at The Chronicle, co-author of their teaching newsletter
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Episode: Why Faculty Hate Teaching Evaluations
Eric Lee
Immigration lawyer representing Momodou Taal, a Cornell graduate student
Episode: Student Visa War ‘Should Shock and Terrify’
Nell Gluckman
Senior reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Episode: Why Parking Drives Us Mad

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Jack Stripling
Host of College Matters

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Clearly, It’s “Conservative Colleges Matter”

    This pod had always been a bit coy about its politics — why are small rightwing colleges so fascinating? who could possibly say? — but the Kirk episode makes its stance despairingly clear. The host had Chris Rufo on speed dial but can’t spare a moment’s thought for the Texas A&M lecturer who has just been fired for assigning a children’s book that includes discussion of diverse gender identities. I suppose the end of American academic freedom is good for clicks and downloads, but you won’t get m... more

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    The Actual Rapper Cam'Ron
    United Statesa month ago
  • Boycott this podcast

    The host is so conservative and basically attacking all liberal ideas, values, and identities, and blatantly stood behind Kirk in this episode. Disgusting.

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    1
    Feistyqueen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keeping Informed is Fun!

    As a current higher ed employee in a southern state, these episodes help me remember that we aren’t alone and the work we are doing isn’t invisible but relevant and necessary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachJMars
    United States5 months ago
  • Terrific podcast, whether you're a part of higher education or just interested in this segment of our society. The host keeps it real and doesn't shy from potential controversy.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Pubcast Guy
    8 months ago
  • An excellent way to spend 30 minutes

    Being a longtime member of high education, now retired, I use this podcast as one way of staying engaged with the college and university environment. I like this one a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmike12856
    United States9 months ago

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The podcast is praised for providing valuable insights into higher education issues, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
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Princeton President Talks Kirk, Trump, ‘Civic Crisis’
Q: What specifically is happening that calls the attack on higher education to mind for you?
The breadth of the attack on American education institutions and the elimination of due process in addressing these issues.
Princeton President Talks Kirk, Trump, ‘Civic Crisis’
Q: Do you see it as a problem if professors are fired or sanctioned for saying things about Kirk in this case?
Absolutely, that's a problem. Academic freedom must be protected and we should be concerned with any punishments for controversial speech.
Princeton President Talks Kirk, Trump, ‘Civic Crisis’
Q: Has this event changed your views at all about the state of free speech on college campuses, or would it have changed your book in any way if it had happened before you published it?
The killing of Charlie Kirk is a tragedy that doesn't change the principles about free speech and respect that I discuss in my book.
Chris Rufo Floats Calling in ‘Troops’
Q: What is the end goal of your actions towards university leadership?
The immediate goal is to identify and hold accountable academic leaders who promote discriminatory DEI policies, and create a long-term disincentive for academic fraud.
Chris Rufo Floats Calling in ‘Troops’
Q: Do you feel that universities have enough diversity to reflect their communities?
I think it depends on how that diversity is achieved. A colorblind admissions policy is necessary, and racial quotas are generally rejected by the public.

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What is College Matters from The Chronicle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focuses on the pressing issues and developments within the landscape of higher education, this podcast frequently engages with topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the influence of politics on educational institutions, and the changing dynamics among academic entities. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions with experts and key figures who provide insights into vital stories affecting the academic community, such as college admissions scandals, teaching evaluations, and cultural shifts within educational institutions. Noteworthy is the podcast's persistence in covering the intersection of politics and higher education, often reflecting on the implications of current events, making it a relevant source for list... more

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4. Stephanie Kelley-Romano
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7. Beckie Supiano
8. Eric Lee

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