Cornell President on College-Degree Wealth Gap

The transcript discusses challenges in higher education, focusing on rising tuition costs linked to reduced public funding and cheap student loans. It highlights Cornell's efforts to reduce costs through automation and financial aid. The conversation critiques current university ranking metrics, emphasizing the need for better measures focusing on outcomes and diversity. It also explores demographic trends in university admissions and the importance of free speech on campuses, stressing that suppressing speech often silences marginalized voices.

In what ways does the text suggest that the higher education industry can reduce costs?

What challenges do universities face regarding the relevance of a degree?