College Matters from The Chronicle

By: The Chronicle of Higher Education
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  • Everything happening in the world converges in one place: higher education. Political unrest, the future of AI, the dizzying cost of everything — all of it is playing out on college campuses. On College Matters, a podcast from The Chronicle of Higher Education, we explore the world through the prism of the nation’s colleges and universities.
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Episodes
  • Ben Sasse’s $38K Sushi Bill

    Ben Sasse’s $38K Sushi Bill
    Oct 15 2024
    As president of the U. of Florida, Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator, steered millions of dollars toward consultants and hired his Republican allies to serve in lucrative jobs. And he threw some expensive parties. Related Reading: Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts (The Independent Florida Alligator) Lavish Catering Under Ex-UF President (Fresh Take Florida) Ben Sasse Spent Far More Than His Predecessor. Including on These Reports. Ben Sasse is U. of Florida’s Next President. His Critics are Seeing Red. Guest: Garrett Shanley, reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator / intern at The Chronicle of Higher Education For more on today’s episode, visit chronicle.com/collegematters.
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    40 mins
  • Pay for Play

    Pay for Play
    Oct 8 2024
    Would big-name universities pay a magazine to write puff pieces about them? You bet. Guest: Francie Diep, senior reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education Related Reading: The Colleges That Pay for Positive Coverage Even for ‘Mad Men’ Obsessives, Higher Ed Marketing Inspires Unease Welcome to the Sponsored Campus: More parts of the college experience are up for sale than ever before, experts say. For more on today’s episode, visit chronicle.com/collegematters.
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    34 mins
  • Pomona's Dirty Laundry

    Pomona's Dirty Laundry
    Oct 1 2024
    A feud among three professors inspired a debate over woke politics in academe. Guest: Emma Pettit, senior reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education Related Reading: When a Department Self-Destructs: Battles over money. Allegations of racism. A chair ousted. Weird at My School - Aaron Kunin’s newsletter For more on today's episode, visit chronicle.com/collegematters.
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    42 mins

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