
Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE, joined by guest experts, lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationNon-ProfitBusiness | |||

The landscape for federal TRIO programs has shifted dramatically since we talked about it in January. The Department of Education (ED) has issued new grant proposals that would cut the number of programs by more than half and fundamentally redirect T... more
Colleges have spent years building systems to help students vote. Now a mix of federal guidance, investigations, and state-level changes is putting new pressure on that work. ACE General Counsel Peter McDonough joins us to explain where the legal lin... more
The hosts are joined by ACE's Emmanual Guillory to break down key federal rulemaking shaping student aid. The conversation focuses on the latest developments in graduate loan limits, new rules for Workforce Pell and what it will take for institutions... more
At ACEx2026 in Washington, DC, the dotEDU team recorded a special live episode during a session at the ACE Annual Meeting. Instead of the usual format, hosts Mushtaq Gunja, Sarah Spreitzer, and Jon Fansmith took turns posing questions to each other a... more
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I’m grateful to ACE for this podcast. It’s very informative and the hosts provide great insight into current higher education policy issues.
Loved seeing Emmanuel Guillory again! And look, Mushtaq might be my favorite, but I would definitely like to take them all out for sandwiches and coffee and just let them talk about everything forever. I’m smarter after every show. I’m getting through the year thanks to M, S and J. Thank you to all!
Sarah and Jon do such a good job covering a variety of topics. The guests offer valuable insight as well. I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking to be inspired and informed!
Jon kept interrupting Sarah when she speaks.
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A deep-dive policy podcast focused on higher education, exploring funding, governance, and equity issues that affect campuses and students nationwide. Episodes commonly center on federal policy changes, act as a bridge between policy makers and campus leaders, and feature ACE-affiliated hosts alongside guest experts from universities, associations, and advocacy groups. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on timely topics like DEI guidance, TRIO programs, Pell funding, accreditation, and student access, often with practical takeaways for campus administration and advocacy. The show stands out for its policy-forward approach, open dialogue with practitioners, and ability to translate complex rulemaking into actionable implications for insti... more
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Recent guests on dotEDU include:
1. Peter McDonough
2. Emmanual Guillory
3. Beverly Lyman
4. Anne Harris
5. Frank Selle
6. Kirk Carapezza
7. Kimberly Jones
8. Valerie Fuller
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