The Colleges That Can Save America
- Virtual
- 3PM – 4:30PM EDT
Regional public universities produce the most four-year degrees for the most diverse set of students in the country. Yet the sector is underfunded and barely discussed in policy circles. This is a problem but also an opportunity.
Rightly understood, regional public universities can help change the definition of what “excellence” is in higher education, and their graduates—if mobilized—could change election outcomes.
Join New America and the Washington Monthly virtually on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3-4:30 p.m. ET for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities highlighted in Washington Monthly’s 2024 College Guide and Rankings.
Introduction:
Kevin Carey, Vice President of Education and Work, New America
Opening Remarks:
Debra Humphreys, Vice President of Strategic Engagement, Lumina Foundation
Moderator:
Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly
Featured Speakers:
Jose Luis Cruz Rivera, President, Northern Arizona University
Philomena V. Mantella, President, Grand Valley State University
Cecilia M. Orphan, PhD, Co-Founder, Alliance for Research on Regional Universities