Higher Education Fandom and the Latest Crisis

Fanalytics with Mike Lewis

Feb 26, 2025•32 min•Ep. 290

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Episode description

00:00 Introduction to Fanalytics Podcast

00:28 The Crisis in Higher Education

01:25 Higher Education as a Fandom

03:47 Impact of Government Policies on Higher Ed

07:51 Foundations of University Fandom

10:58 Managerial Misalignment in Universities

12:02 Administrative Bloat vs. Core Fandom

13:49 Political Leanings and Fandom

17:34 International Students and Fandom Influence

21:27 Generational Fandom and Managerialization

26:31 Final Thoughts on Higher Education

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