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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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Inside Higher Ed’s news editor Katherine Knott is back on The Key with editor in chief Sara Custer to analyze the latest developments from the White House. On deck: The education secretary’s call to higher ed leaders to commit to series of priorities... 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, Nicole Lynn Lewis, founder and chief executive officer of Generation Hope, joins IHE’s student success reporter, Joshu... more

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Venu Govindaraju is the senior vice president for research, innovation and economic development and a distinguished professor at the University at Buffalo. He's spent more than 30 years working in AI, building systems with real social impact — and he... 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, Terah Crews, chief executive officer of ReUp Education, joins IHE’s student success reporter, Joshua Bay.

While many ... more

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This episode features an Inside Higher Ed newsroom discussion about a five-part series on registered apprenticeships. Underwritten by Ascendium, the six-month project saw the team battling hailstorms in Missouri, visiting factories in upstate New Yor... 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, Sara Weissman, senior reporter at IHE, joins student success reporter, Joshua Bay.

For generations, colleges were lar... more

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IHE editor in chief Sara Custer speaks with Devin Duncan, the student body president at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an incoming junior.  Duncan is passionate about making higher ed a better place for the next generation of stu... more

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As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, an old historical narrative of American exceptionalism is taking hold. Meanwhile, evidence-based historical research is disappearing. The federal government has s... more

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Recent Guests

Venu Govindaraju
Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Development; Distinguished Professor at University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo
Episode: Ep. 207: AI for the Public Good with Venu Govindaraju
Terah Crews
CEO of ReUp Education, expert on adult learners
ReUp Education
Episode: Ep 206: Voices of Student Success: It’s Never Too Late to Go Back to College
Sara Weissman
Senior reporter at Inside Higher Ed focusing on students in higher education
Inside Higher Ed
Episode: Ep. 204: Voices of Student Success: The Rise of the Nontraditional College Student
Devin Duncan
Student Body President, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
UNC Chapel Hill
Episode: Ep. 203: UNC Student Body President Devin Duncan on What Students Want
Sara Weicksel
Executive Director of the American Historical Association
American Historical Association
Episode: Ep. 202: How to Think About our Shared History When the Facts are Contested with the AHA’s Sarah Weicksel
Zoe Ragouzeos
Vice President for Student Mental Health and Well-being at New York University
New York University
Episode: Ep 200: Voices of Student Success: Can Colleges Actually Build Student Wellbeing?
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
Bates College
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?

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Sara Custer
Host of multiple Inside Higher Ed shows covering higher education policy, news, and analysis.
Joshua Bay
Host focusing on higher education journalism and student success topics, affiliated with Inside Higher Ed.

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Ep. 203: UNC Student Body President Devin Duncan on What Students Want
Q: Tell me a little bit about what you're thinking about as a student body president. Are any of those coming up in your priorities? What have you achieved in your first 90 days?
He outlines his three-pillar plan (excellence, integrity, belonging), ongoing collaboration with administrators, and concrete proposals aimed at improving student life and trust in the university.
Ep. 203: UNC Student Body President Devin Duncan on What Students Want
Q: So Devin, you are a student, the new student body president recently elected at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Congratulations.
We discuss his background, why he got involved in student government, and how his campus leadership aligns with his studies in public policy and journalism.
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.

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This show consistently explores higher education through policy, leadership, and student experience, with a strong emphasis on how institutions navigate AI, wellbeing, and equity in learning. Episodes commonly feature university administrators, researchers, and journalism reporting that unpack complex topics like attachments between technology and learning, nontraditional student pathways, accreditation and federal policy, and the evolving role of humanities in modern education. A notable strength is its ability to connect big systemic issues with concrete campus practices, offering listeners practical takeaways for policy-makers, administrators, faculty, and student leaders. A recurring thread is the urgency of embedding student wellbeing,... more

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