Promise to Paycheck

Dr. Eric Ban welcomes Dr. Warren von Eschenbach , President of the University of North Texas at Dallas, for an in-depth conversation about pathways to economic mobility and the evolving mission of UNT Dallas. They discuss the university's 15th anniversary as a standalone institution, its unique place as Dallas’ only public university, and the impact this has had on the local community. Dr. Warren...

Welcome to Promise to Paycheck. In this episode, Dr. Eric Ban sits down with Dr. Justin Lonon of Dallas College and Justin Williams from the Commit Partnership to explore the transformative work happening in Dallas County around economic mobility and living wage pathways. Together, they discuss the origins of the Dallas County Promise, the collaborative journey among educational institutions, poli...

Promise to Paycheck is a new podcast from the Economic Mobility Center, hosted by Dr. Eric Ban. Every episode digs into the real stories, systems, data, and partnerships driving economic mobility across North Texas and beyond — from designing better career pathways to understanding which credentials actually pay off. Joining the conversation are students, leaders, educators, employers, and innovat...