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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.

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In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed’s podcast series exploring what really shapes students’ experiences, Zoe Ragouzeos, vice president for student mental health and wellbeing at New York University, joins IHE’s student succ... more

In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed’s podcast series exploring what really shapes students’ experiences, Alison Lee, chief research and development officer of The Rithm Project, joins IHE’s student success reporter, Joshua ... more

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Policy makers and higher ed institutions have worked to provide better opportunities and resources for underserved communities, but access to affordable education and supports for rural students remains challenging. Meanwhile, threats to federal fund... more

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In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed’s podcast series exploring what really shapes students’ experiences, Carson Domey, a fourth-year student at the University of Texas at Austin, and Adaora Lee, a graduate student at Meharr... more

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In this episode of The Key, we’re digging into the minds of college presidents and how they’re dealing with the chaos of the current moment. Colleen Flaherty, Inside Higher Ed’s special content editor joins editor in chief Sara Custer to share some k... more

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In this episode of Voices of Student Success, Inside Higher Ed’s podcast series exploring what really shapes students’ experiences, Dr. Katie Hurley, vice president of community initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), joins IHE's student success rep... more

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Sara Custer, editor in chief at Inside Higher Ed, speaks with Andrew Delbanco, the Alexander Hamilton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University and the president of the Teagle Foundation, about how humanities-based general education course... more

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In this episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast, IHE’s student success reporter Joshua Bay joins editor in chief Sara Custer. They discuss the trends in student success that have caught Joshua’s eye including libraries and AI... more

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Recent Guests

Alison Lee
Chief Research and Development Officer of The Rithm Project
The Rithm Project
Episode: Ep 199: Voices of Student Success: Why Are Students Opening Up to AI Instead of People?
Mara Tieken
Professor of Education at Bates College; research on rural education and equity
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Episode: Ep. 198: The Hidden Challenges Rural Students Face with Mara Tieken
Carson Domey
Fourth-year student at the University of Texas at Austin; Executive Director of the Coalition for Student Wellbeing
University of Texas at Austin; Coalition for Student Wellbeing
Episode: Ep. 197: Voices of Student Success: Is College Supposed to Feel This Lonely?
Adaora Lee
Graduate student at Meharry Medical College's School of Global Health; council member with the Coalition for Student Well-Being
Meharry Medical College; Coalition for Student Wellbeing
Episode: Ep. 197: Voices of Student Success: Is College Supposed to Feel This Lonely?
Marjorie Hass
President of the Council for Independent Colleges
Council for Independent Colleges
Episode: Ep. 196: College Presidents on Finances, M&A and AI
Dr. Katie Hurley
Vice President of Community Initiatives at The Jed Foundation
Jed Foundation
Episode: Ep. 195: Voices of Student Success: What’s Driving the Student Mental Health Crisis?
Andrew Delbanco
Alexander Hamilton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University; President of the Teagle Foundation
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Episode: Ep. 194: In Defense of a Core Education With Andrew Delbanco
Joshua Bay
Student Success Reporter at Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
Episode: Ep. 193: Three Big Trends in Student Success
Sonya Christian
President, California Community Colleges system
California Community Colleges
Episode: Ep. 191: Sonya Christian on the Big Budget and Big Dreams of California Community Colleges

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Joshua Bay
Host of Inside Higher Ed podcasts focusing on student success and higher education news and analysis
Sara Custer
Host of The Key, Inside Higher Ed's news and analysis podcast; Editor-in-Chief at Inside Higher Ed

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Ep. 197: Voices of Student Success: Is College Supposed to Feel This Lonely?
Q: What concrete steps can higher ed take to improve belonging and mental health support?
They recommend scalable first-year experiences with peer mentors, expanding electives to explore passions beyond majors, fostering student-administered voice channels (e.g., student life coordinators in online cohorts), and integrating digital literacy with mental health education to connect students with resources like 988.
Ep. 197: Voices of Student Success: Is College Supposed to Feel This Lonely?
Q: Grounding the conversation, what does loneliness feel like for students in online and commuter contexts?
Carson and Adaora describe loneliness as both a personal and structural condition, intensified by online environments, but mitigated by intentional campus design, in-person touchpoints, and peer mentorship, which can help students feel seen and connected.
Ep. 195: Voices of Student Success: What’s Driving the Student Mental Health Crisis?
Q: What is the most misunderstood aspect of student mental health right now?
Data provides a snapshot, but day-to-day experiences vary greatly; crises on campus depend on local context, wait times for counseling, and access to immediate care, which means a one-size-fits-all view misses the nuance.
Ep. 194: In Defense of a Core Education With Andrew Delbanco
Q: After a decade of cornerstone programs, how should we measure success, and what about concerns around three-year degree models?
Evidence from Purdue and community colleges shows increases in humanities enrollment and better retention, but the guest cautions that ROI should not be reduced to graduation rates; three-year degrees raise challenges, and it's important to preserve space for reflection and civic education within potentially shorter timelines.
Ep. 194: In Defense of a Core Education With Andrew Delbanco
Q: Tell me about your background and what the Teagle Foundation is doing to support cornerstone programs.
The guest outlines a long-running career in American history and literature, paired with leadership of Teagle Foundation, focusing on reforming general education through cornerstone programs that promote meaningful student engagement with humanities texts and collaborative faculty work.

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A policy-forward, higher-ed focused interview program that pulls in senior administrators, policy experts, and journalists to unpack funding, governance, and reform in U.S. colleges and universities. Recent conversations repeatedly spotlight student outcomes, mental health, access and equity, and the evolving role of technology and AI in learning. Guests range from college presidents and policy advocates to researchers and journalists, offering practical strategies for institutions navigating budgets, accreditation, and federal policy while highlighting on-the-ground impacts for students. The show often blends data, case studies, and personal anecdotes to illuminate how large-scale decisions translate into campus experiences and student suc... more

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