Bryan Alexander
Friday, October 2
American views of higher ed decline, once again
Quick post today, as I travel across several American cities: United States attitudes towards higher education soured yet again, according to a new Gallup poll. The main question asked this time was “How important is a college education today — … Continue reading →
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Monday, September 28
Health Care Nation, a 2026 update
Greetings from late September. I’m writing this from several different airplanes and airports, traveling back from the University of Alaska’s second AI Symposium. Aircraft wifi has been uneven, dropping in and out, and once tried to double charge me. Another … Continue reading →
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Monday, September 7
At the intersection of storytelling, aging, and higher education
Last week we hosted a great conversation on the Future Trends Forum. The topic was the intersection of storytelling, aging, and higher education. Today I’d like to share the recording of that session, along with the resources which participants contributed, … Continue reading →
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Wednesday, August 26
International enrollment in American higher ed declined in 2025: new data
Just a quick post to note new enrollment data: specifically, there’s new research concerning international students attending American colleges and universities. It’s not good. The Department of State posted new numbers about student visas over the past academic year. Inside … Continue reading →
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Monday, August 10
One year later, more campuses cross the $100,000 per year boundary
Nearly a decade ago I asked the question: when will the first American college or university charge more than $100,000 per year to attend? Today I’d like to revisit that question by checking on the subsequent reality. NB: I’ve been … Continue reading →
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Tuesday, August 4
Compact 2.0 and the McMahon statement: the Secretary of Education issues a call to action
Greetings from early August. For some this is vacation season, but for me it’s full-tilt work. I’m pitching a new book, ramping up video and Substack content, setting up speaking gigs and consultations through next spring, and redesigning fall classes, … Continue reading →
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Friday, July 24
The 2031 Crisis in Higher Education: a stark scenario
Greetings from a surprisingly pleasant late July. Smoke from Canada’s fires has dissipated and temperatures have dwindled to the 80s F. It’s actually delightful to be outside. Today’s post is about a scenario for higher ed’s future. It’s not from … Continue reading →
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