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Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Rising to the Defense of Higher Education
Since the start of the second Trump administration, American colleges and universities have been subject to intense political scrutiny by the White House. Both public and private institutions have negotiated settlements at the expense of DEI programs, admissions, and hefty...
Thursday, April 09, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Engaging in Civil, Civic Discourse in the Classroom and Beyond
At a time when debate and public trust can feel divided and heated, educators are turning to curriculum to help strengthen empathy, curiosity, and civic responsibility in young people. According to Facing History and Ourselves, students from Facing History classrooms...
Friday, February 06, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The BW Way: Leader-Ready, Career-Ready, Future-Ready
Baldwin Wallace University has a new President, and Lee Fisher is ushering in a new era as the University's 10th President. Tapping into his deep and diverse career spanning the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors, President Fisher hopes to...
Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Harnessing the Power of AI in the Classroom
Artificial Intelligence is now widely embedded in industry from workforce recruitment and healthcare to business operations and design, transforming how people work and solve problems. In education, the conversation often centers on AI as a subject to be taught, a...
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
What's the case for college these days? For much of the last fifty years, research very clearly suggested that college was the key to unlock the American Dream. A college degree not only ensured a route to a stable career...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Beyond the Spotlight: Voices of Influence Inspiring Change
This is a youth-led forum, powered by student voices. From center stage to the sports arena, athletes and public figures have long used their platforms to do more than entertain. They have used their voices to lead, challenge, and inspire change....
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Have a question for Dr. Warren Morgan? You can submit your question using this form. If your question is selected, you will be able to ask it in person at the forum on October 21!----Dr. Warren G. Morgan will deliver...
Friday, June 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The Evolving Role of Regional Public Universities
Ohio’s regional public universities — including Cleveland State, and the Universities of Akron and Toledo — collectively serve more students than any single university in the state, including the state’s flagship. Yet they’re often overlooked in both local and national...
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