# The Busts in Buildings, AI, and College Presidencies

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Podcast: [Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-u-podcast-the-pulse-of-higher-ed-1134204)
Published: 2026-04-07T04:00:00+00:00
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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.

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