The EdUp Experience

In This Episode… Join us as we speak to Adebisi Adebowale , a Gates Millennium Scholar recipient, former White House Intern , two-time graduate of The George Washington University , and founder of Upliftology , an organization dedicated to transitioning students to college and assisting them in graduating debt-free. In the past five years, she has helped hundreds of scholars earn more than $2.5 mi...

Dr. Kristina Powers is President of the Institute for Effectiveness in Higher Education .  IEHE is a data analytics powerhouse. They work with senior leaders to deliver clear, practical information needed for informed decision-making. Tackling tough data analytic topics in easily understandable ways, IEHE partners with colleges and universities to create customized pathways from institutional...

Ryan Craig is a wildly successful venture capitalist.  He is the Managing Director of University Ventures , a firm dedicated to creating new pathways from education to employment.  Ryan has written two very successful books regarding higher education and the need for change and he also is a regular contributor to publications like Inside Higher Education and Forbes.   Thanks so much...

In This Episode… Join us in a riveting conversation with Mayaan Gordon, a TikTok social media phenom with 1.7 million followers. She gives the inside scoop on how to mobilize social media in higher education to grow an audience quickly and use its content and technology in marketing, as she has had amazing success in her meteoric rise as a social media influencer since October 2019.  ● [03.20...

Ken Knueven is Managing Consultant for the Association of Governing Boards for Universities . He gives listeners an inside-out look regarding higher ed and what is happening within industry. This is the first time we ask a guest about COVID-19 and the potential consequences to institutions of higher learning. It’s a can’t miss episode. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for anot...

You've heard the name.  Gallup - synonymous with surveys and data, can help higher education focus on "key institutional priorities powered by Gallup research, analytics, and advice."  In this episode, Elvin and Liz interview Gallup Education Consultant John Clark .  John schools us on how Gallup can help institutions create successful student experiences, understand the campus clim...

In This Episode… Join us as we speak to 20-year teaching veteran Danielle Shelton . She shares a wealth of knowledge about quickly and effectively mobilizing and delivering classes online in light of the coronavirus health crisis, based on her experience teaching online and face-to-face in both the K-12 and higher education environments. ● [02.00] Danielle explains her K-12 and higher education ba...

In This Episode… Join us as we have a fascinating conversation with Bernie Weiss , President of iHeartMedia New York. He takes us on his epic career journey in media from his humble beginnings as an account executive with iHeartMedia’s New York cluster in 2004. Get a peek into a media mastermind’s strategy for how higher education can use the power of media to create brand awareness and drive stud...

Join us as we talk with Doug Lederman, Editor and Co-Founder of Inside Higher Ed . If you work in higher ed, there is basically a 100% chance you are getting some level of news from Inside Higher Ed. Doug is a great facilitator of higher ed information! Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes , Elizab...

How can Higher Ed professionals recruit students using podcasts? Evo Terra of Simpler Media Productions published the 40th ever podcast in 2004. He has seen podcasts come and go and can tell you why your content may or may not be good enough for the long term. If you work in education, you’ll find gems in here about how to start and optimize a university podcast.  Thanks so much for tuning in...

Brandon Busteed is one of the top voices in education today. As President of Kaplan University Partners , Brandon uses his resources to help higher education adapt, grow, and thrive. As the former Global Head of Public Sector at Gallup , Brandon has access to research that guides his data-driven decision-making helping to champion change within higher education. If you are a student, work within h...

What can Higher Education professionals learn from media influencer Jac Vanek ? Jac is one of the amazing hosts of the award-winning Podcast " Ladygang ", and she joins Elvin and Joe to discuss her life, her rise as an entrepreneur, and her transition to dominant Podcast host and media giant. With over 55 Million downloads to date, chances are Jac could be influencing you or one of the ladies in y...

What is “The EdUp Experience” and why should you listen? Education does not have to be stuffy and boring - no elbow patches here. Elvin and Joe plan to take you on a journey where you will leave each episode having up-skilled in some way - hence “The EdUp Experience”. In this episode learn about your hosts and why they are passionate about delivering you quality content!  Thanks so much for t...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Katherine Conway-Turner , Chair, & Heather Perfetti , President, Middle States Commission on Higher Education In this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education⁠ 2025 Annual Conference YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Middle States Commission on Higher Education stay ahead of rapid change & information overload b...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Kristy Bishop , Vice President for Institutional Field Relations at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education ⁠⁠ In this episode, recorded Live from the  Middle States Commission on Higher Education ⁠  2025 Annual Conference YOUR cohost is  Tracey Schneider , Senior, Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel at the Middle States Commission on Hig...