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The Busts in Buildings, AI, and College Presidencies

Podcast: Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
Published: Apr 7, 2026
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Summary

As winter thaws and spring arrives, Jeff and Michael reflect on six big issues facing higher education. First up, why they think the campus building boom is over — and what comes next. They also discuss how AI is changing both higher ed and the world of work; what recent scandals involving college presidents mean for the sustainability of that job; and why the finances of college sports just don’t add up. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group.