Democracy’s future and the fate of higher education
If democracy falters, higher education will not remain untouched; it will become one of the first casualties
Since the founding of the United States, democracy and higher education have been deeply intertwined. The early architects of the republic recognized that democracy requires an educated citizenry capable of informed participation.
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Using AI and predictive analytics to safeguard student success
Colleges and universities are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout are colliding with growing concerns about physical safety.
The false hope of skills-based hiring
Skills-based hiring is often floated as the big answer to the shortage of talent for open job postings and the on-ramp into meaningful careers for those without degrees.
Higher education enrollments continue to grow
According to the newly released Higher Education Insights Report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, higher education enrollments continue to grow–up more than 3 percent over 2024.
Access to four-year colleges that effectively serve low-income students is uneven across U.S.
A new study finds that four-year colleges and universities that both enroll and graduate low-income students at high rates–termed “Equity Engines” by the author–are unevenly distributed across the United States.
Back to campus: Addressing students’ mental health challenges
As students return to college this fall, mental health remains a top priority. From anxiety and depression to sleep deprivation and financial stress, institutions are responding with innovative resources to better support student well-being.
A day in the life of a student, 2045
It is 6:45 a.m. in the year 2045, and Maya wakes to the gentle chime of her AI-integrated learning assistant. The device, embedded into her home’s wall system, has already analyzed her biometric data, sleep cycle, and class schedule to recommend a custom morning routine.
My Jerry Maguire summer
I’ve been teaching a summer course for nearly 20 years. At my institution, a summer course is a little extra salary for 5 weeks of extra work, and it feels like Santa comes to visit in July when the session ends.
Why ‘higher ed’ will thrive as it gets disrupted
Jeff Selingo and I have had an ongoing dialogue over the decade-plus I’ve known him about the future of higher education.
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The University of Utah, established in 1850, is the state’s flagship institution of higher education. Located in Salt Lake City, it serves over 34,000 students across 17 colleges and schools.