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College Matters from The Chronicle

The Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Education
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Helicopter Parenting
Gen Z
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Mental Health
Academic Integrity
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College Education
Harvard University
Student Loan Forgiveness
Charlie Kirk
National Institutes Of Health
National Science Foundation
Campus Protests

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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Colleges across the country are cutting programs and slashing budgets on a grand scale. What began as a slow trickle from some seemingly unlikely places, like Princeton and MIT, has become a sector-wide deluge. Wealthy private colleges, major public ... more

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For weeks, the world has been reeling over allegations that multiple Cornell University students raped a woman at a fraternity house. The lurid case has renewed calls for banning fraternities, but pushback from alumni and fears of the groups going un... more

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The details of a lawsuit filed last month by a former Cornell University student, who says she was raped two years ago by multiple men at the Chi Phi fraternity house, are tough to stomach. Ketamine, alcohol, and misogyny figure prominently into the ... more

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Nearly four years after the introduction of ChatGPT, colleges and universities have propagated plenty of rules related to students’ use of AI. But what about administrators and faculty? Can they live by the same standards they’ve handed down? Should ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Berrett
Senior editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Episode: Budget Crunch
Robert Kelchen
Professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Episode: Budget Crunch
Holden Thorp
Former chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; editor-in-chief of Science Magazine
Science Magazine; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Higher Ed’s Third Rails
Andy Thomason
Assistant Managing Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Episode: Higher Ed’s Third Rails
Nell Gluckman
Senior Reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Episode: Rape, Frats and Rage at Cornell
Kate Manne
Philosophy professor at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Rape, Frats and Rage at Cornell
Tom Oates
Professor of Journalism and American Studies at the University of Iowa, expert on sports and culture
University of Iowa
Episode: Race-Baiting and Football Collide in Texas
Pauline Strong
Anthropology professor at UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Race-Baiting and Football Collide in Texas
Isaiah Williams
News editor at The Daily Texan
The Daily Texan (UT Austin student newspaper)
Episode: Race-Baiting and Football Collide in Texas

Hosts

Jack Stripling
Host of College Matters and Chronicle journalist
Andy Thomason
Assistant Managing Editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, co-host in episodes

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Woke Liberal Indoctrination at its Finest

    This woke liberal DEI feminist fiefdoms empire of grifters podcast is exactly why America doesn’t trust Higher Education and why Trump won in a landslide. I’ve seen how over the decade or more they have exemplified the woke agenda and takeover tactics for higher education. Literally the boy and male crisis has coincided with their woke ideology takeover. Majority one gender and lbgtq writers who love misandry. Policy makers need to do something about media outlets and the people who manipulate ... more

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    someone•_•hehe
    United States6 months ago
  • Did AI record the latest episode?

    I wonder what crumbs you all are expecting from your SV overlords.

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    kcy363
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great, Relevant Journalism

    Truly appreciate this podcast for analyzing issues that matter to the academy today. You can tell the hosts are well-prepared for their interviews and know how to ask questions both respectfully while not just giving someone an easy “pass” when they try to dodge.

    Love the varied and rich topics on both this podcast and in the Chronicle’s online paper.

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    amikins13
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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 year 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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    Feistyqueen
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A thoughtful take on higher ed with sharp guests and solid reporting.
Well-produced and informative; a reliable source for Chronicle readers.
Presents complex issues in accessible ways with credible guests.
High-quality interviews and topic depth; good for policy and governance fans.

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Talking Points

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Budget Crunch
Q: Is this as bad as it looks?
Robert Kelchen says higher education faces its most challenging circumstances in decades, driven by long-running enrollment trends, changing student choices, and new pressures on research universities.
Budget Crunch
Q: Are things as bad as they seem?
Dan Berrett says the cuts are among the worst he has seen across the higher-education sector, affecting institutions of all types for a range of reasons.
Rape, Frats and Rage at Cornell
Q: Why might fraternities be so intractable or resistant to abolition or reform?
Fraternities attract donations and alumni support, creating powerful incentives to preserve them; however, universities can and have reined them in through tighter supervision, stricter codes, and sometimes abolition in some cases, showing both feasibility and the difficulty of systemic change.
Rape, Frats and Rage at Cornell
Q: There's been a debate about risk mitigation and victim-blaming; how should universities balance safety with due process?
Universities should provide accurate risk information, protect survivors, avoid simplistic blaming of victims, and pursue transparent, carefully designed policies that distinguish morality from prudent self-protection in a way that supports safety without shaming.
Rape, Frats and Rage at Cornell
Q: You've written about misogyny and dangers of campus culture; how does this case fit into that broader story?
It fits as part of a larger pattern of misogyny and systemic responses to sexual violence on campuses, highlighting how online discourse, institutional processes, and cultural norms interact to shape outcomes and perceptions of accountability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About College Matters from The Chronicle

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

College Matters from The Chronicle focuses on higher education with in-depth conversations about policy, governance, culture, and technology shaping colleges and universities. Episodes frequently analyze admissions, DEI, governance, leadership, and the broader impact of politics on campuses, often featuring reporters from The Chronicle and prominent guests across academia, media, and policy. Notable strengths include rigorous, data-informed discussions with experienced editors and researchers, plus a strong emphasis on real-world implications for students, faculty, and institutional decision-makers. The show tends to attract listeners who want nuanced perspectives on higher ed trends, accountability, and the evolving landscape of American c... more

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