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The Key with Inside Higher Ed
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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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Ep. 196: College Presidents on Finances, M&A and AI
Apr 3001:07:27Tap to summarizeIn 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 key findings from IHE’s 2026 survey of college and university presidents on what leaders see are the immediate and long-term risks to their institutions and how they’re managing to handle the mounting pressure on the college presidency. Later, Marjorie Hass, president of the Council of Independent Colleges, explains why discussions about mergers and acquisitions are more common among private, non-profit institutions. Thanks to Baylor University for sponsoring this episode. Join our conversation on human flourishing on May 4th in a webcast brought to you in partnership with Baylor University.
Transcribe →Ep. 195: Voices of Student Success: What’s Driving the Student Mental Health Crisis?
Apr 2300:29:41Tap to summarizeIn 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 reporter Joshua Bay. They discuss the state of student mental health on college campuses, including what's driving increased demand for support, how counseling centers are adapting under strain and why student experiences vary so widely across different contexts and identities. The conversation also examines where institutions are still falling short—and what a more comprehensive approach to campus mental health could look like. Thank you to our partners at Strada for sponsoring this episode.
Transcribe →Ep. 194: In Defense of a Core Education With Andrew Delbanco
Apr 1600:45:40Tap to summarizeSara 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 courses can provide short and long-term benefits to students – from ethical questions on the job to deeper self-reflection throughout life. He also argues that a core education is one of the rare ideas that could find advocates across the political spectrum. Thank you to our partners at Strada for sponsoring this episode.
Transcribe →Ep. 193: Three Big Trends in Student Success
Apr 1000:30:09Tap to summarizeIn 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 literacy, workforce readiness and tackling loneliness. He shares case studies from programs that are making a difference for students in and outside of the classroom. He also gives a sneak peak of his new project. Thanks to our partners at Strada for sponsoring this episode.
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