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Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent

Dakota Pawlicki

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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01:03:15

Lessons from a year of college admissions redesign

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/09/12

Hear insights from a nationwide movement. The live podcast includes real stories from the field illuminating how change happens—and where it’s heading.

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01:00:04

Progress and Potential: Adults with Some College, No...

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/08/28

This summer, the National Student Clearinghouse issued a new report with mixed news. While many states have made progress in re-enrolling people who have some college credit but have yet to earn their credential, the total population of US adults in this group has grown. Now, over 43 million Americans have some college credit but stopped out before they could complete their first credential. Lumina’s Dr. Chris Mullin and Dr. Wendy Sedlak talk through the report and discusses what states and

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01:19:26

Four-year Degrees at Two-year Colleges: A Growing Trend

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/07/31

Twenty-four states allow community and technical colleges to issue bachelors degrees. Proponents argue that these programs are tightly aligned to workforce needs, more affordable, and meet the needs of people who live far or otherwise can’t attend a university. Critics are concerned about the quality of education, financing these programs, and competing for enrollment with nearby universities. Guests Dr. Debra Bragg, Jim Reed, and Sunaina Virendra talk through these issue and discuss recent efforts

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01:00:16

Meaningful climate action is higher ed’s responsibility

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/07/17

Discover how higher education serves as a catalyst for climate solutions and societal progress in this live taping of Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent podcast from the 2025 SXSW Podcast Lounge. Leaders in academia, policy, and environmental advocacy will unpack the role learning beyond high school plays in driving innovation, creating climate resilient economies, and preparing the next generation of changemakers. From cutting-edge research to community engagement initiatives, this show explores

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58:49

Do Americans Think College is Worth It?

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/05/30

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans that currently do not have a degree believe that earning an academic credential is valuable. And yet, there is waning confidence in higher education across the country, as many people ask if they will get a return on their investment. In this episode, we visit Lupita Trujillo, a mother of three, who shares how these decisions sounded in her household. We also review the latest Gallup-Lumina Foundation reports about perceptions of higher education with Dr. Courtney Brown

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01:01:56

AI is Unable to Outpace Higher Education

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/04/29

This live session, taped at SXSW 2025, explores the interplay between higher education and artificial intelligence, delving into how academic institutions are responding to the proliferation of AI in the workplace and economy. Leaders from academia, economic development, and industry discuss how universities and colleges are advancing research and equipping students with the skills to lead in an AI-powered future. From addressing social inequities to preparing cities for the economy of the future,

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55:49

What’s a Primary Driver of U.S. Prosperity?

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/03/31

In this special edition, we have a conversation on how to drive economic growth, strengthen civic life, and equip individuals to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Experts from workforce, higher education and philanthropy will dive into how learning after high school cultivates a skilled workforce, fosters innovation, and improves quality of life for American communities. This show was recorded live from the podcast lounge at SXSW.

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01:36:40

Mascots, Marketing, and Making Moves

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/02/26

Community colleges play a critical role in America, but many struggle to tell their own story. This episode dives into how schools are using SEO, branding, and mobile-friendly marketing to reshape perceptions and connect with their communities. Guests from Iowa Lakes, Great Falls, and marketing firm TrendyMinds share insights on innovative strategies—including how a mascot helped one college rebrand. Listen in to hear how community colleges are changing the way they communicate. Show Links: The

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49:43

How FAFSA Got Fixed

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2025/01/30

In a word, the 2024 FAFSA season was rough. Released late, riddled with errors, and issues with processing led to a chaotic college enrollment season for schools and families. With the 2025 FAFSA now released, we took some time to catch up with James Kvall, Under Secretary of Education to learn how they went about fixing the form. We also talked with Sam Aleinikoff and Dr. Corey Sheffield of College AIM, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, that participated in a pilot group to test the 2025 form. Show

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01:16:29

Redesigning College Admissions

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2024/08/13

Colleges and universities are facing a demographic shift now dubbed the “enrollment cliff.” Concerns over a decline in the number of traditional age students has led some institutions to rethink admissions processes. Lumina Foundation’s Melanie Heath joins Rathi Sudhakara from the Washington Student Achievement Council and Jonathan Gagliardi from Northern Arizona University to discuss innovative new practices and policies. Lessons from the Great Admissions

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01:17:56

The Dismantling of DEI Efforts

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2024/06/11

States across the country have proposed or enacted legislation that hampers or eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on college campuses. These efforts range from removing diversity statements from job posting to outright elimination of student support services. Erin Gretzinger and Maggie Hicks from the Chronicle of Higher Education gives us a national overview and Veronica Selzler from Hattaway Communications talks about a new toolkit designed to help bridge the communications gap.

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01:14:29

A Stronger Nation, Year After Year

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2024/04/09

Recently released data on Lumina’s Stronger Nation tool shows that the national education attainment rate has reached 54.3 percent. The country has increased in education attainment by 16 percentage points since 2008. Dr. Courtney Brown and Dr. Chris Mullin of Lumina Foundation share the stories, insights, and considerations under these banner numbers.

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01:15:00

The Demand for Career Pathways

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2023/08/22

There is a staffing crisis in healthcare - a crisis that is so bad, that some are calling it a national emergency. To meet today’s and tomorrow’s labor demand, leaders need to provide clear and supported career pathways to adults already in the workforce. In this episode, Dr. Jill Buban of EdAssist joins us to talk about their work developing new career pathways, and describes what it takes to make a talent-focused partnership work. Dory Manner of Yale New Haven Health and Gerard Camacho of Atrium

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01:17:51

Addressing Mental Health on College Campuses

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2023/03/28

A new report from NASPA and Uwill sheds light on the growing need and urgency to provide mental health services on college campuses. In this episode, we discuss the findings from this national survey, discuss a state-wide initiative in Texas to improve mental health and wellbeing, and hear from two campus-based practitioners. Guests include: David Arnold, NASPA Michael London, Uwill Jenny Achilles, Trellis Foundation Leilani Lamb, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Dr. Nina

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01:00:36

State and Federal Policy Round Up

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2023/02/28

Listen in as state and federal policy experts weigh in on the major themes from 2022 and expectations for 2023. Julie Peller from Higher Learning Advocates walks through the major movements at the federal level, and Paola Santana from Lumina Foundation discusses state-level priorities for the upcoming year. Catch up with state leaders from Arkansas, California, Kentucky, and Michigan as they reflect on key ideas from a late 2022 state policy retreat. Guests include: Julie Peller, Higher

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51:53

Understanding Public Narratives About Workforce and...

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2022/10/27

Mainstream media and industry news shapes, reinforces, and redresses commonly held narratives - those underlying beliefs and attitudes that drive human behavior - about higher education and the workforce. Dr. Rita Parhad and Emily Keane from Protagonist discuss the major narratives and counter narratives that exist in America today, what drives them, and the implications these narratives have on individual and institutional behavior. Show Links: Economic Opportunity and Social Mobility Landscape

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50:41

What it Takes To Return: Adults in Higher Education -...

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2022/09/06

Institutions and non-profits across the country are providing new kinds of services and redesigning policies and practices to support more adults in higher education. In part 2, we talk with Malik Brown and Sena Owereko from Graduate Philadelphia, and from Dr. Ed Mills and Kaley Martin at Sacramento State University about how they are changing outcomes for adult learners.

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58:19

What it Takes To Return: Adults in Higher Education -...

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2022/08/23

Millions of adults in the US have some college credit but never finished their degree. The path back into school a second time is much harder to navigate. We begin a two-part series by talking with adult students and their coaches to learn about what it takes to return to school. Listen as Juquilla Henry, her coach April Mesa, and Jamar Izzard share their stories of returning to higher education. Show Links: Veering Off-Track: ‘Some college, no degree’ numbers spike to 39 million Learn more

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59:21

The Mental Health Crisis and Higher Education

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2022/05/24

A new study conducted by Gallup and Lumina Foundation found that three-fourths of students in bachelor’s programs and two-thirds of adults seeking associate degrees have considered taking a break from college due to emotional stress. Dr. Zainab Okolo of Lumina discusses the growing mental health crisis across the country and explores how it is having a great impact on adults and students of color. Dr. Jo Blondin, president of Clark State College, discusses how they are supporting students, staff,

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01:14:36

The Power of State Networks

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Talent ·

2022/04/26

Aligning the work of state agencies, colleges, universities, community organizations, and philanthropy towards common goals takes trust, a neutral intermediary, and a focus on what is best for students. State-level networks across the country are leading efforts to make their state’s education and workforce systems better. Ryan Fewins-Bliss of the Michigan College Access Network, Chandra Scott of Alabama Possible, and Laura Winter of the Missouri College and Career Attainment Network discuss the

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