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Episode 28

The state of short-term credentials

Aug. 10, 2021

Short-term credential programs are rapidly expanding. Concerns about equity and quality need to be addressed while more federal and state funding accelerates this expansion. Join my guests Kermit Kaleba, Senator Tim Kaine, Jesse O’Connell, Randy Stamper, and Dr. Monique Ositelu to learn more. READ MORE

Episode 27

Changing the narrative on borrowers of color

July 20, 2021

Stark differences by race and ethnicity in student borrowing trends are well known, but real progress depends on setting up a different conversation. Dr. Amanda Tachine and Amanda Martinez offer insights on how we can better understand the experiences of Native and Latino student loan borrowers. Co-host Dr. Katherine Wheatle dives deep into truths v. tropes of borrowers of color. Learn more by visiting here. READ MORE

Episode 26

Innovation: Using what we have
to make what we need.

June 15, 2021

The definitions provided by my three guests on the 26th episode of the Lumina Foundation podcast “Today’s Students/Tomorrow’s Talent” are all over the map and extend well beyond technology. And that appears to be a good thing, because we’re talking about innovations in areas as wide-ranging as HyFlex courses, allocating classroom space, and making college affordable. READ MORE

Episode 25

Higher ed faces racial equity, affordability challenges this year—but there’s reason for optimism, too

Jan. 12, 2021

“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 concerned that I’m already seeing it creep on out,” Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Jesse O’Connell, and Amanda DeLaRosa offer their optimism and concerns about higher education in 2021. READ MORE

Episode 24

Supporting Veterans and the GI Bill: A conversation with the Cyrus family, Dr. Eddie R. Cole, and Carrie Wofford

Nov. 11, 2020

The GI Bill provides education, housing and other supports to veterans, but not everyone benefits equally. On this Veterans Day show we talk with veterans, historians, and advocates focused on improving education opportunities for those who have served. READ MORE

Episode 23

College Admissions (And What’s a ‘Good College,’ Anyway?)

Aug. 18, 2020

Dakota and co-host Andre Phillips, director of admissions at UW-Madison, talk with Melissa Korn and Jennifer Levitz, the authors of “Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit and the Making of the College Admissions Scandal,” and Jeff Selingo, author of “Who Gets in and Why." READ MORE

Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Talent

Supporting parenting students

The state of short-term credentials

Changing the narrative on borrowers of color

Innovation: Using what we have
to make what we need.

Higher ed faces racial equity, affordability challenges this year—but there’s reason for optimism, too

Supporting Veterans and the GI Bill: A conversation with the Cyrus family, Dr. Eddie R. Cole, and Carrie Wofford

College Admissions (And What’s a ‘Good College,’ Anyway?)

Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Talent

Supporting parenting students

The state of short-term credentials

Changing the narrative on borrowers of color

Innovation: Using what we haveto make what we need.

Higher ed faces racial equity, affordability challenges this year—but there’s reason for optimism, too

Supporting Veterans and the GI Bill: A conversation with the Cyrus family, Dr. Eddie R. Cole, and Carrie Wofford

College Admissions (And What’s a ‘Good College,’ Anyway?)

Innovation: Using what we have
to make what we need.