Book · 2020 · Education
The Fifth Wave
The Evolution of American Higher Education
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If you'd like to learn more about Michael Crow's vision of the future of higher education, check out his book, The Fifth Wave, The Evolution of American Higher Education.
Steve Levitt · People I (Mostly) Admire · Dec 2025 Why people recommend it
The Fifth Wave: The Evolution of American Higher Education by Michael M. Crow and William B. Dabars is an analytical work that envisions a transformative future for colleges and universities by challenging traditional institutional models. On the December 6, 2025 episode of People I (Mostly) Admire, host Steve Levitt recommended the book to his audience while discussing innovative approaches to learning and systemic institutional change. Levitt directed listeners who wanted to explore Michael Crow's ambitious vision for the future of higher education to pick up a copy of the publication. The book argues that universities must evolve to better serve society, adapt to modern technological landscapes, and expand access without sacrificing excellence. Levitt highlighted the text as a crucial read for anyone curious about how academic institutions can reinvent themselves to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. By endorsing the work, the podcast pointed toward a blueprint for systemic educational reform championed by one of the field's leading modern university presidents. The recommendation underscored the importance of forward thinking leadership in shaping the intellectual and practical capabilities of future generations through structural evolution within the American academic establishment.
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Steve Levitt If you'd like to learn more about Michael Crow's vision of the future of higher education, check out his bo… 1
“If you'd like to learn more about Michael Crow's vision of the future of higher education, check out his book, The Fifth Wave, The Evolution of American Higher Education.”
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“One of the books that I have put out in the last few years is called The Fifth Wave.”