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Higher Education Episodes

Rick Benbow—Access and Industry Aligned Education at Western Governors University
May 25, 2025

Rick Benbow—Access and Industry Aligned Education at Western Governor…

Our guest, Rick Benbow , is the Regional Vice President (West) at Western Governors University , the nation’s largest competency-based university. He leads efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality education for ad...

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Xiomara Giordano —Leaving no Community Member Behind at SUNY Empire State University through DEI
July 24, 2025

Xiomara Giordano —Leaving no Community Member Behind at SUNY Empire S…

Our guest, Xiomara J. Giordano , is Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Empire . Xiamara holds a Master of Science in Educational Policy and Leadership with a focus...

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Dr. Jamal Watson—Exploring the Role of Journalism in Education and Reporting on the Student Debt Crisis (Part 2 of 2)
Sept. 18, 2025

Dr. Jamal Watson—Exploring the Role of Journalism in Education and Re…

Our guest, Dr. Jamal Watson , is anaward-winning journalist. He has held numerous roles at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. He has been a senior staff writer, managing editor, executiveeditor and editor-at-large. He has w...

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Dr. Sundeep R. Muppidi—21st Century Media Instruction, Critical Thinking, Polarization, and Social Responsibility (Part 2 of 2)
Oct. 17, 2025

Dr. Sundeep R. Muppidi—21st Century Media Instruction, Critical Think…

Our Guest, Dr. ⁠Sundeep R. Muppidi⁠ , is a transformative higher education leader and Professor of Digital Media and Journalism at the ⁠University of Hartford⁠ . He has substantive experience driving institutional excellence ...

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Dr. Paul Campbell—Research, Policy, and Practice of Leadership and the Wellbeing for Teachers in Hong Kong and Beyond
Nov. 14, 2025

Dr. Paul Campbell—Research, Policy, and Practice of Leadership and th…

Our Guest, Dr. Paul Campbell , is Assistant Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership at The University of Hong Kong , where he also serves as an elected member of the university Senate, a Management Committee me...

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Eric R. Almonte, JD, —Leading Giving at Princeton for Educational Accessibility and Affordability
Nov. 25, 2025

Eric R. Almonte, JD, —Leading Giving at Princeton for Educational Acc…

Our Guest, Eric R. Almonte , serves as Assistant Vice President for Capital Giving at Princeton University , Princeton, NJ. In this role, he supervises an extremely dedicated and professional staff, including three frontline ...

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Marlene Megos—Supporting Data-Driven Quality for Clinically-Rich Educator Preparation with Equate Education
Jan. 24, 2026

Marlene Megos—Supporting Data-Driven Quality for Clinically-Rich Educ…

Our Guest, Marlene Megos , is the founder and CEO of Equate Education , a data-driven platform supporting educator preparation programs with a focus on residency and apprenticeships. With over 30 years of experience from clas...

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Dr. Marvin Lynn—Leading Educator Preparation and Justice through Collaboration & Engagement
Feb. 7, 2026

Dr. Marvin Lynn—Leading Educator Preparation and Justice through Coll…

Our Guest, Dr. Marvin Lynn , Dean of the School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) at the University of Colorado Denver , has enjoyed a robust career as a teacher, scholar, public university administrator, and artist. SE...

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