Episode description

Hosts Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn wrap up 2023 by discussing some headlines in higher ed, including the reaction on campuses to the Israel-Hamas War, the big changes afoot at 2U, and more college closures. The episode is sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ascendium Education Group.

No Revenge for Nerds? Evaluating the Careers of Ivy League Athletes

(0:00) - Intro
(2:29) - College campuses and generational divides
(9:20) - Higher education challenges and solutions
(13:31) - The decline of 2U and the future of online education
(19:03) - Online education, university finances, and potential bankruptcy
(26:14) - College admissions and career outcomes
(32:54) - Nate Silver hiring preferences