A deep dive into high-impact practices

 April 9, 2026

In March 2026, Lumina Foundation announced the From Campus to Career initiative—an effort to scale career-connected high-impact practices and strengthen workforce outcomes for students. In this deep-dive episode, we talk with experts and practitioners to better understand what makes a practice high-impact, the factors that drive institutional change, and the importance of authentically engaging faculty in the design and implementation of HIPs.

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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.

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