Hey there,
Itâs Jack Stripling, a senior writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education. Iâm excited to tell you about a new podcast Iâm hosting, College Matters from The Chronicle.
Of all the places you could look to better understand our rapidly changing world, few are as expansive and fascinating as higher education. Itâs a place where peopleâs biggest dreams, worst instincts, and highest ideals all collide. With this podcast, weâll help you gain a deeper understanding of higher edâs pivotal role in contemporary society.
In the first episode, I speak with my colleague Beth McMurtrie, who has deeply reported on how students are struggling to read, a fact driving a larger discussion about what college might look like without books. The second episode explores the question of college access and affordability. Itâs a conversation with my colleague Eric Hoover, who has led national coverage of this yearâs disastrous FAFSA rollout.
Both episodes explore how colleges affect both real people and society at large, and take a wide-angle view of important transitions shaping higher ed.
I hope youâll join us for these sharp, curious conversations. Subscribe today on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit chronicle.com/collegematters for show notes and more. To get in touch, drop us a note at collegematters@chronicle.com.
Thanks,
Jack Stripling
Senior Writer
Host of College Matters from The Chronicle
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