Takeaways from 2025 and Predictions for Next Year

Future U Podcast by Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn

Dec 9, 202500:45:02Education

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, offer...

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