This week’s Breakout began with a provocative premise from Jan Caspian Kang’s New Yorker article, “Why the Future of College Could Look Like OnlyFans.” The article argues that as core curriculum experiences standardize and expertise becomes more accessible outside institutional structures, the traditional university model grows more vulnerable to disrup…
Breakout: What actually binds alumni together?
The discussion centered on grief, legacy, and the powerful emotional imprint institutions leave on people over time.
May 27, 2026
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