To kick off Season 8, Michael and Jeff break down the summer’s higher ed headlines. They discuss this year’s FAFSA rollout, recent campus protest fallout, leadership changes, college closures, online program management providers, the presidential election, and high school grading. This episode is made possible with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gates Foundation. 
Key Moments

0:00 - Intro
03:49 - Jeff and Michael’s Summer Updates
09:32 - This Year’s FAFSA Rollout
10:25 - More Campus Protest Fallout
13:07 - Florida A&M’s Gift Controversy
17:28 - College Closures
34:51 - Online Program Management Providers
36:20 - The Presidential Election
38:25 - High School Grading

Links We Mention

"Varying Degrees 2024” Survey, New America

“How High School Students Are Thinking About Higher Ed” Survey, Third Way