Saving Academia: A Conversation with Rep. Burgess Owens

04/03/2025 1h 0min
Saving Academia: A Conversation with Rep. Burgess Owens

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Higher education is at a crossroads. American universities are facing important questions about accountability and viability, including concerns about ideological influences, rising administrative costs, shifting academic expectations, and the growing challenge of student loan debt. But what are the underlying causes of these challenges, and how can we address them?Join us for a thoughtful discussion with The Honorable Representative Burgess Owens, chairman of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, alongside Cato experts Erec Smith, PhD, and Andrew Gillen, PhD as they examine the challenges facing academia today and explore practical solutions for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.