Crisis in Higher Ed & Why Universities Still Matter with Marc & Ben

Published: Jan. 14, 2024, 6 p.m.

In this one-on-one conversation, Marc and Ben tackle the university system \u2013 what has certainly been a hot topic that\u2019s been dominating the news over the past few months. As Marc states at the top of the episode, universities matter tremendously to our world, but they\u2019re currently in a state of crisis.\n\nTogether, Ben and Marc take a \u201cstructural\u201d look at higher education, delving deep into the twelve functions of the modern university. They also unpack the numerous challenges that universities face today \u2013 student debt and the replication crisis, among them. \n\nThey also discuss topics including DEI, student athlete admissions, accreditation, inflation, and much more. \n\nAs colleges face an existential threat that could have long lasting repercussions, how can we find ways to improve these institutions, while being open to new entrepreneurial opportunities in education?