
Hear candid conversations with higher-ed newsmakers. Hosted by Inside Higher Ed. Inside Higher Ed is the leading source for the latest news, analysis, and services for the entire US higher education community.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Last month the Congressional Budget Office projected an $11.5 billion shortfall in Pell funding by fiscal year 2027. The program provides need-based federal financial aid for more than 30 percent of American college students. Part of the funding prob... more
Robert Zemsky is a pioneer in market analysis of higher education and served as the founding director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research on Higher Education, one of the country's leading public policy centers specializing in e... more
News editor Katherine Knott joins editor in chief Sara Custer for an IHE newsroom updated on federal policy. Katherine shares what she expects will be on the agenda in the negotiated rule making for accreditation and how the department will run the p... more
Best-selling author, Inside Higher Ed columnist and educator John Warner joins IHE’s editor in chief Sara Custer to discuss how institutions can continue to help students learn and grow when AI threatens to do everything for them.
Read John’s IHE co... more
Collecting and analyzing student data and then acting on any findings to support student success is a struggle for many institutions. Often data is in the wrong format, inaccessible to the right teams or there are so many analytics colleges don’t kno... more
In the final Key episode of 2025, IHE’s news editor Katherine Knott and federal policy reporter Jessica Blake join editor in chief Sara Custer to discuss the three stories that encapsulate the year in state and federal policy.
In her final episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed reporter Ashley Mowreader walks through some of the latest trends in student success in higher education including generative artificial intelligence tools, mental health resources f... more
This series of Voices of Student Success focuses on the use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education and how technology can support student success goals.
Central New Mexico Community College is deploying a new AI-powered predictive... more
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This podcast features insightful discussions with influential figures in the higher education sector, providing valuable perspectives on current developments and reforms affecting the industry. The topics explored include policy changes, student success initiatives, and the integration of innovative technologies like artificial intelligence within educational institutions. Noteworthy guests often include educators, administrators, and policy analysts who share their expertise and experiences, making the content particularly relevant for stakeholders in higher education looking to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.
With a focus on both challenges and opportunities in the field, listeners can expect engaging dialogues that not only infor... more
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