680. Can Universities Win Back Our Trust?

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680. Can Universities Win Back Our Trust?

680. Can Universities Win Back Our Trust?

Jul 3, 202649m
0:0049:55

About This Episode

Dartmouth president Sian Beilock, a psychologist by training, made her name studying why people choke. Now she’s applying those insights to one of the most scrutinized jobs in America. No pressure! SOURCES: Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth College. RESOURCES: "Growing share of Americans say the U.S. higher education system is headed in the wrong direction," by Kim Parker (Pew Research Center, 2025). "Standardized Test Scores and Academic Performance at Ivy-Plus Colleges," by John N. Friedman

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