Takeaways from 2025 and Predictions for Next Year

As the year comes to a close, Jeff and Michael step back to review some themes from recent episodes. They home in on how to build innovative campus cultures, and how colleges can respond to AI. And they look ahead, offering predictions for higher ed for 2026. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group, Adobe, and Butler University. Relevant Links “ A Looming Crisis: New Analysis Shows Dozens of Well-Known Colleges Are Near Financial Trouble, ” Michael Horn and Steven Shulman "The Financially Sustainable University," Jeff Denneen and Tom Dretler Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 4:22 - A Case for Massive Experimentation 6:30 - Making Shared Governance an Asset 10:00 - Building Innovation Into Campus Culture 11:41 - Lessons From Silicon Valley 13:17 - What Parents Are Asking About AI at Colleges 14:54 - Importance of Experiential Learning 18:40 - How Liberal Arts Can Be Taught Differently in the AI Age 21:11 - Being Creative v. Being a Creator 22:20 - Time for Colleges to Step Back and Strategize About AI 28:00 - New Research Reveals Mid-Size Colleges Could At Financial Risk 33:43 - Understanding the Details of New Student Loan Caps 37:37 - Breaking Down the Latest Enrollment Numbers 40:07 - Michael’s Predictions for 2026 41:56 - Jeff’s Predictions for 2026 Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads Connect with Jeff Selingo: Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You Sign Up for the Next Newsletter Website X (Twitter) Threads LinkedIn Connect with Future U: Twitter YouTube Threads Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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Takeaways from 2025 and Predictions for Next Year is an episode from Future U Podcast by Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn.

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This episode was published on Dec 9, 2025.

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