The Current State of Campus Policing
Marking our 30-episode anniversary, we visit the issue of campus safety and policing. Last year, the murder of George Floyd forced communities, campus...
Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent
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Lumina Foundation presents conversations with newsmakers and thought leaders in the field of education and training after high school. Hear from people working to attract, retain, and cultivate the talent America needs for the 21st century.
Supporting Parenting Students
Nearly 1 in 4 college students today have children or care for dependents. Colleges and universities are often not set up to support parenting student...
The State of Short-Term Credentials
Short-term credential programs are rapidly expanding around the country, and the trend is likely to continue through new federal and state investments...
Changing the Narrative on Borrowers of Color
Stark differences by race and ethnicity in student borrowing trends are well known, but real progress depends on setting up a different conversation. ...
Innovation: Using what we have to make what we need.
Innovation is a buzz word we can’t get away from. But with so much “innovation” happening in higher education, how do we know what is truly unique an...
Looking Ahead to 2021 w/ Danielle Douglas-Gabrielle, Jesse O’Connell, and Amanda DeLaRosa
“I think it’s fantastic that we are seeing equity creep into conversations about what higher education policy should look like. But, I’m really concer...
Supporting Veterans and the GI Bill: A conversation with the Cyrus family, Dr. Eddie R. Cole, and Carrie Wofford
The GI Bill provides education, housing and other supports to veterans, but not everyone benefits equally. On this Veterans Day show we talk with vet...
College Admissions (And What’s a ‘Good College,’ Anyway?)
Authors Jeff Selingo, Melissa Korn, and Jennifer Levitz join Dakota and expert commentator Andre Phillips in a discussion about what’s working, what’s...
Responding Today, Preparing for Tomorrow – Harrison Keller, Cathy Longstreet, & Juan Salgado
To understand the impact of COVID-19 on communities across the nation, we talk with three guests responsible for responding to student needs and prepa...
It’s what you learn, not how long it takes: Competency-based education with Charla Long, Natalie Schwartz, and Zainab Okolo
Education in the United States uses time as a measurement for learning. My guests talk about changing this paradigm to value knowledge, skills, and ab...