[s20e9] Higher Education Apr 2026

“Philosophy is a discipline that teaches thinking as a practice, and the use of AI to do thinking for you destroys this practice.” Ithaka S+R · 1 year ago

: High-profile institutions, including the Ivy League, are under scrutiny for tuition pricing practices and alleged "price discrimination" through selective financial aid packages. [S20E9] Higher Education

“Partnering with or funneling customers to companies that aim to obviate your existence... honestly, that's nuts.” Inside Higher Ed · 10 months ago Summary of Major Challenges (2025–2026) Higher Ed Dive: Higher Education News “Philosophy is a discipline that teaches thinking as

: Asynchronous online courses, a major revenue driver for universities, are increasingly seen as "cracked" in the AI era. These low-touch environments make it easier for students to outsource work, eroding trust and learning quality. These low-touch environments make it easier for students

: Rising costs and student debt remain the top barriers to success, forcing many recent graduates to settle for immediate "foothold" jobs rather than waiting for careers aligned with their degrees.