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Hosted by Ben Wildavsky, a leading thinker in higher education policy, this series delves into the big questions facing the future of higher education. Sponsored by Chegg's Center for Digital Learning.Ben talks to leaders, academics, and innovators on the frontlines, working to solve the most pressing issues affecting students, from cost-effective and career-relevant education to how we can equip students for the future of work.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by Ben Wildavsky, a leading thinker in higher education policy, this series delves into the big questions facing the future of higher education. Sponsored by Chegg's Center for Digital Learning.
Higher Ed Spotlight is hosted by Ben Wildavsky. The show has published 57 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Author and Reformer Kathleen deLaski on What a Different Higher Ed Future Could Look Like" (20 March 2025, 19 minutes), "53. How the CHIPS and Science Act Bridges Education and Industry with Shalin Jyotishi" (10 December 2024, 27 minutes), and "52. WGU President Scott Pulsipher on Bridging the Credentials Gap Through Competency-Based Education" (20 November 2024, 24 minutes).
Higher Ed Spotlight publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 57 episodes.
Booking probability for Higher Ed Spotlight is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Higher Ed Spotlight requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Higher Ed Spotlight's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ben Wildavsky hosts Higher Ed Spotlight, an education podcast with 57 episodes published.
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Higher Ed Spotlight
With traditional higher ed getting more scrutiny than ever in 2025, Kathleen deLaski, author of "Who Needs College Anymore?", wants us to think much more expansively about exactly how we define college. Her goal? To...
The global race for technological dominance is transforming how nations approach education and workforce development. In the U.S., the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act is a multibillion-dollar initiative to boost...
Episode #52
Two-thirds of future jobs are projected to require post-secondary credentials, but too few workers hold them. Western Governors University President Scott Pulsipher explains how WGU is tackling this challenge with a new...
Episode #51
The troubled launch of what was supposed to be a new and improved Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has created frustration for students and parents. The widespread delays have left students uncertain...
In this episode of Higher Ed Spotlight, we speak with Nicholas Lemann, professor of journalism at Columbia University, about his latest book, Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing...
In this episode, John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) and former U.S. Secretary of Education, explores the pivotal role public universities play in promoting student success and...
In this episode, Dan Porterfield, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Mindset Matters, explains how fostering a growth mindset can unlock new learning and drive student success, empowering learners...
As the job market evolves at lightning speed, the conversation around skills, degrees, and higher education's role in preparing college students with both - has never been more critical. In this episode, Matt Sigelman...
Back to School, Back to Standoffs? CDI's Mission for Civil Discourse on College Campuses. As the back to school season begins, fostering real dialogue amongst students, faculty, and the broader community on college...
Today we explore the hidden struggles faced by low-income students at elite colleges, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest is Anthony Abraham Jack, author of "The Privileged Poor," who sheds light on the...
In a world increasingly dominated by phones and screens, the value of genuine human relationships in education cannot be overstated. We speak with Isis Artze-Vega, the provost and vice president for academic affairs at...
On today's episode of Higher Ed Spotlight, we sit down with Tim Renick, executive director of the National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University. Tim shares how his own journey as a student from a...
This week, we are joined by Ethan Mollick, author of the New York Times bestseller 'Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI'. Ethan introduces the concept behind his book — co-intelligence — and explains the need...
On today's episode of Higher Ed Spotlight, we travel down under in a fascinating conversation with Australian National University's newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Genevieve Bell. We delve into her childhood...
Today, we're turning our attention to the world of higher education in California — a state where, in 1960, a master plan for higher ed was released that was hailed as a model for other states. However, six decades...
This week we navigate the rocky terrain of the current Canadian higher education landscape with Alex Usher, the president of Higher Education Strategy Associates. The recent decision by the Canadian federal government...
Episode #38
Despite some success in American Higher Ed's efforts to increase accessibility to degrees and credentials, completion rates continue to disappoint. With over 40 million Americans in the "some college no degree"...
Higher Ed Spotlight
Welcome back to Higher Ed Spotlight, a podcast that explores the key questions shaping the future of higher education. In our third season, we continue to delve into major debates with the country's leading thinkers...
Episode #37
In this bonus episode, we turn the tables. Ben Wildavsky discusses his new book, The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials and Connections. He makes the case for why degrees still matter, despite the...
Battles over free speech and the boundaries of civility are roiling college campuses. Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway sees these as high stakes issues connected to student learning and their engagement with...
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Former U.S. Secretary of Education and SUNY Chancellor, State University of New York (SUNY)
President of the Burning Glass Institute, The Burning Glass Institute
Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership, Boston University
college provost and vice president for academic affairs, American University
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