Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn take their conversation on the road with another stop on the Future U. Campus Tour, this time visiting the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. They sat down with president Santa Ono to discuss the future of higher education and Michigan's role in the local and global communities. Following that interview, Jeff and Michael had a discussion with a panel on a range of topics from sustainability to student wellness, and highlighting what it means in 2023 to be a public flagship with a national profile and serve the community at the same time. This episode is sponsored by Dell Technologies and Google Chrome OS.

Key Moments

(0:00) - Intro
(4:54) - The role of the University of Michigan in the state and beyond
(10:36) - Higher education, trust, and community involvement in Detroit
(16:04) - The future of higher education and the Big Ten conference
(21:37) - Mental health challenges in college students
(27:41) - Mental health support for college students during pandemic
(30:29) - Pandemic's impact on college experience and mental health
(32:40) - Supporting international students at the University of Michigan
(34:56) - Collective impact and sustainability in higher education
(36:40) - Value of study abroad
(42:45) - Global education and diversity at the University of Michigan
(46:59) - Mental health supports for university staff
(52:14) - Jeff Selingo's takeaways
(54:07) - Michael Horn's Takeaways
 

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