Education

Higher Ed

In their lively and entertaining weekly discussion of issues related to higher education, KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger explore the topics of higher education, lifelong learning, and exercising the brain. Ed and Jennifer practice what they preach, too, by introducing math puzzlers and brain teasers to keep listeners on their toes.

Higher Ed: Choosing a "Final Class"

KUT 90.5 | By Jennifer Stayton

Published May 22, 2016 at 6:00 AM CDT

If you only had one class left to take in school, what would it be? During this graduation season, Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Staytonexplore what that last class could - or should? - be, and making the transition from formal education to lifelong learning.

Ed and Jennifer reflect on the last classes they took in their formal educations (Jennifer's may surprise you; Ed's probably won't!). Click here to hear the full episode, including the latest puzzler. Hint: a little math along the way in school may help with this one.

This episode was recorded May 16, 2016.

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