Episode 27

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17th Mar 2025

The Future of College: Is Higher Education Failing the Next Generation?

Is traditional college still the best path to success, or is it failing to keep up with a rapidly changing world? In this episode, Jerremy Newsome and Dave Conley explore the shifting landscape of education with Kyle Gray, author of The College Entrepreneur, and Karen Elliott, chair of Finance and FinTech at the University of Birmingham. They discuss the impact of AI on education, the true value of a degree, and whether college is becoming obsolete. What needs to change for education to remain relevant? Join us for this thought-provoking conversation.

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Future of Higher Education: Where Are We Headed?

(03:12) Is College Becoming Obsolete? A Hard Look at the Numbers

(04:27) The Role of AI in Education: Disruptor or Opportunity?

(07:18) Beyond the Classroom: The Intangible Benefits of College

(10:18) Do Schools Still Teach Critical Thinking and Conflict Resolution?

(16:01) How Community and Career Paths Are Reshaping Higher Ed

Connect with Kyle Gray @heykylegray for Youtube and IG

Connect with Karen at LinkedIn


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