Higher Education
Over the course of April, we have been thrilled to host a series of short webinars aimed at expanding the conversation around issues that challenge the current state of the higher education sector. I, alongside a network of highly esteemed academics and industry experts, most of which I can proudly say are Senior Advisors to […]
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In our fourth of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dr. Jamie Green and Dr. Joseph Whittaker discuss HBCUs in economic development. Like all institutions, HBCUs are innovating in response to crisis and opportunity. Come find out how HBCUs are approaching the value proposition of college, building pathways to […]
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ESI quantified the economic impact of the 15 University of North Carolina System Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Programs on the State of North Carolina. Collegiate athletics are an immense source of pride for these institutions and for the state as a whole. The aim of ESI’s research was to make sure it is understood that these […]
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The Wall Street Journal and The Economist recently treated us to dueling perspectives on the value of higher education. The Wall Street Journal reported on a recent poll (in conjunction with NORC) revealing that 56% of Americans think a 4-year college degree is a bad bet—as recently as 2013, 53% had positive perceptions. The Economist […]
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In our third of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Angela Dowd-Burton discusses supplier diversity on campus. A successful supplier diversity program is essential to the healthy ecosystem that surrounds a university. How can educational institutions contribute to economic inclusion that helps to support thriving communities? Learn the key […]
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In our second of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Bernadine Hawes discusses anchoring innovation ecosystems. Universities are playing a greater role in driving the innovation that is powering regions’ economic resilience and competitiveness. We’ll look at how institutions’ innovation work has evolved over time and what it might […]
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