Best University Innovation Alliance Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Power of Transfer: How Dr. Toyia Younger is Changing Student Mobility Forever 10:11

1d ago10:11

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In this episode of the Innovating Together Podcast, host Bridget Burns sits down with Dr. Toyia Younger of Iowa State University to shine a spotlight on one of the most overlooked drivers of social mobility in higher education: transfer student success. Dr. Younger, a national thought leader and passionate advocate for transfer students, shares her…

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Small College America - Elizabeth Nino Executive Director of International Enrollment Augustana College 28:35

2d ago28:35

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Today, we welcome Liz Nino, Executive Director of International Enrollment at Augustana College, a private, coeducational liberal arts college in Rock Island, IL. Augustana enrolls approximately 2,600 students, and international students comprise nearly 20% of the college’s enrollment. Liz is a global leader in international student recruitment! Sh…

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Tension Ep. 17: Navigating Future Uncertainty in Animal Health 50:23

8d ago50:23

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What happens when a global animal health institution starts thinking about the future? In this episode of the Tension Podcast, foresight advisor Tianna Brand shares how the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) used its 100th anniversary to leap forward — creating participatory future scenarios to explore collapse, innovation, and transformat…

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Clare Creighton and Steve Wuhs on Building a Student Success Architecture 38:56

8d ago38:56

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In this episode of the Innovating Together Podcast, host Bridget Burns sits down with Steve Wuhs and Claire Creighton from Oregon State University to review a transformational story of change. How do you drive institutional change in a way that’s people-centered, ambitious, and built to last; especially in a complex, decentralized university? Orego…

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Small College America - Marco Clark President Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana 35:12

9d ago35:12

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In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Marco J. Clark, President of Holy Cross College, a private, co-educational, liberal arts college located on a 70-acre wooded campus in South Bend, Indiana. With over three decades in Catholic education, Dr. Clark has become a visionary leader committed to academic innovation and mission-centered growth.…

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“Scaling What Works: A Data-Driven Blueprint for Student Success” featuring Tim Renick 44:17

15d ago44:17

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Small College America - Steve Bahls President Emeritus at Augustana College 29:41

16d ago29:41

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Today, we will speak about shared governance in small colleges with Steve Bahls. Steve Bahls is one of the nation’s leading authorities on shared governance. His writings on shared governance have been in publications such as Trusteeship, Inside Higher Ed, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. He is the author of the popular book Shared Governance…

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Tension Ep. 16: Is Canada Ready for the Next Climate-Driven Emergency? 27:18

21d ago27:18

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Is Canada ready for the next climate-driven emergency? Behind the scenes, a critical shift is happening in how we plan, respond, and collaborate — and you’re invited into the conversation. In this powerful episode of the Tension Podcast, Donna speaks with Simon Wells and Tiffany Leung from the Canadian Journal of Emergency Management (CJEM) about t…

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Cultural Influences on Métis Identity w/ Tony Belcourt 48:31

22d ago48:31

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This episode features Tony Belcourt, a trailblazing Métis leader and advocate for Indigenous rights in Canada. As the founding president of both the Métis Nation of Ontario and the Native Council of Canada, Tony shares powerful stories of political organizing, cultural resilience, and the long journey toward recognition and justice for Métis people…

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Small College America - Karin Fischer Chronicle of Higher Education 24:57

23d ago24:57

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Today, we will be speaking with a senior writer for The Chronicle of Higher Education — Karin Fischer.Karin covers a variety of topics, including international education, the social and political divides around college, and the challenges faced by small colleges. She also publishes a newsletter on global education, Latitudes. Her reporting has appe…

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Tension Ep. 15: Climate Security: Impacts, Geopolitics & the Future 57:11

24d ago57:11

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What happens to global security when the climate itself becomes the battlefield? Spoiler: it’s not science fiction — it’s already happening. In this must-listen conversation, Professor Bruno Charbonneau at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, Canada — unpacks why climate change is now one of the biggest wildcards for military readiness, internati…

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The Giga Ten Episode #5 April 2025 30:06

25d ago30:06

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In this 5th episode of The Giga Ten we discuss how Germany and Denmark are setting CDR benchmarks as well as standards. The Global South has a seat at the table and ERW and the carbon molecule is complex! This and much more in the following episode with Sebastian Manhart and Leila Conners. Thank you for listening! Relevant Links: https://tracker.ca…

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Small College America - Scott Wiegandt Director of Athletics at Bellarmine University 32:04

1M ago32:04

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Today, we are speaking with Scott Wiegandt, the Director of Athletics for Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. " Scott is a former Bellarmine University All-American and professional baseball player and was hired as the university's director of athletics in 2005. He played a lead role in moving from Division II to Division I in the 2020-2…

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Becoming the Employers We Wished our Students Had: Brandee Popaden-Smith at the UIA National Summit 15:06

1M ago15:06

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Small College America - Charles Kim Trustee Augustana and Westminster College, Missouri 36:11

1M ago36:11

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Today, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing small colleges with Charles Kim, who’s been at the forefront of strategic financial advising in higher education. Charles Kim is a retired strategic and financial advisor who, for more than 30 years, advised leading healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and institutions of hig…

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Weekly Wisdom with Lumina President Jamie Merisotis 32:54

1M ago32:54

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Small College America - Dr. Paaige Turner 28:54

1M ago28:54

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Biography Dr. Paaige Turner Dr. Turner serves as the Provost and Executive Vice President at Aurora University, located in Aurora, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Before joining Aurora University in July 2024, she spent six years as Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media at Ball State University. Dr. Turner began her higher edu…

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The GigaTen Episode #4 March 2025 25:30

2M ago25:30

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Carbon Gap has launched a funding tracker for CDR in Europe which is mighty helpful given it is hard to find pockets of funding for this important innovation. In this 4th episode of The Giga Ten Sebastian Manhart and I discuss this as well as the need to grow CDR companies post pilot. The rest of the conversation covers policies that emerged recent…

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Small College America - Eric Lindberg 36:07

2M ago36:07

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Quick Recap - in this episode with Small College America, Kent Barnds, and Dean Hoke sit down with Eric Lindberg of the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss the role and value of small colleges in US higher education. Eric shares his personal experiences and the Foundation's approach to philanthropic giving. They also explo…

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N’doo’owe Binesi: Voices of Anishinaabe Healing with Reena Larabee and Aaron Therriault - Part 2 45:52

2M ago45:52

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This episode features Part 2 of 2 with Reena Larabee and Aaron Therriault. Reena Larabee is a Child and Youth worker and has been working on implementing Culture and Traditional Healing within many settings over the past 15 years. Reena currently manages Nanaandawe'ewin Traditional Healing with a two-eyed seeing approach at St. Joseph's Care Group.…

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N’doo’owe Binesi: Voices of Anishinaabe Healing with Paul Francis Jr. - Part 1 50:08

2M ago50:08

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This episode features Part 1 of 2 with Paul Francis Jr. the Vice President of N’doo’owe Binesi (Healing Thunderbird), the Indigenous Health, Partnerships and Wellness division of St. Joseph’s Care Group in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Paul is a graduate of the Master of Social Work Indigenous Field of Study Program at Wilfrid Laurier University, is a regi…

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Beyond the Numbers: A Candid Conversation with Raj Chetty on Mobility and Opportunity 16:49

2M ago16:49

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In this episode of the Innovating Together Podcast, host Bridget Burns welcomes Dr. Raj Chetty from Opportunity Insights for an insightful discussion on social mobility, economic opportunity, and higher education’s role in shaping the future. Recorded at the UIA National Summit, this episode dives into the data-driven realities of economic mobility…

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Altitude Lab Fund- Supporting healthcare founders in challenging times 51:41

2M ago51:41

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Chandana Haque is the Executive Director of Altitude Lab, a healthcare startup accelerator building a community of diverse entrepreneurs in Utah. Altitude Lab was cofounded in 2020 by Chandana and Chris Gibson, the co-founder & CEO of Recursion in Salt Lake City. They recently announced the launch of a pre-seed venture fund aimed at supporting earl…

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Small College America - Chet Haskell and Wendy Heckler 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Our guests today are Wendy Sherman Heckler from Otterbein University and Chet Haskell of Antioch University. They discussed their unique partnership, the Coalition for the Common Good. They also discussed the growth model of their shared services operation, the transition of Antioch from a financially constrained institution to a new model, and the…

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World Premiere: Dr. Raj Chetty on Data, Social Mobility & Student Success 38:27

2M ago38:27

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Tension Ep. 14: Bridging Worlds: Civil-Military Interaction, Sustainability and the Future of Global Security 46:30

2M ago46:30

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"Winning Without Fighting": Rethinking Civil-Military Interaction for the Future of Conflict How do we navigate modern conflicts that are more hybrid, technological, and deeply intertwined with civilian populations than ever before? In a thought-provoking episode of the Tension Podcast, Vince DiDato explores how civil-military interaction (CMI) is …

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"The Collaboration Imperative" Bridget Burns Keynote at the UIA National Summit 34:48

2M ago34:48

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In this episode of Innovating Together, Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), shares a groundbreaking keynote from the UIA National Summit, marking ten years of collaboration and institutional transformation. Bridget reveals the hard-earned lessons about innovation, scale, and diffusion in higher education—e…

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Small College America Introduction show with Dean Hoke and Kent Barnds 25:20

2M ago25:20

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"Welcome to Small College America, a 30-minute weekly podcast series dedicated to exploring the strengths, challenges, and future of small colleges across the country. Each week, we’ll bring you insights from leaders, faculty, and students who are shaping the future of small colleges and their role in higher education. Introduction of Co-Hosts Kent…

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Tension Ep. 13: Driving Innovation: Portugal's Military-Tech Hub and the Power of Experimentation 43:43

3M ago43:43

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What does it take to push the boundaries of maritime innovation? Captain António Mourinha, Innovation Advisor to the Chief of the Portuguese Navy, joined Donna Dupont on the Tension Podcast to break it down. From navigation officer to innovation leader, Mourinha shares how the REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation, and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned …

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The GigaTen Episode #3 February 2025 26:44

3M ago26:44

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Sebastian Manhart updates us on the CDR (carbon dioxide removal) industry in conversation with Leila Conners. The GigaTen is a newsletter that Sebastian posts monthly and Leila thought it would be an interesting conversation to update monthly as well. We think that CDR is important and a unifying pathway as it creates jobs, proposes new ways to man…

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Bridging Traditions and Modern Challenges w/ David Newhouse 1:00:06

3M ago1:00:06

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This episode features David Newhouse, an Onondaga from the Six Nations of the Grand River community near Brantford, Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Since 1993, he has served as a Professor of Indigenous Studies and Chair of the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigeno…

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Weekly Wisdom Interview with Yolanda Watson Spiva from Complete College America 15:49

3M ago15:49

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Dr. Barry Ryan, Retired President Woodbury University 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Dr. Barry Ryan served as President of Woodbury University in California from 2022 to 2024. Woodbury, at the time of this interview in early 2023, had an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. In June 2024, they finalize their merger with the University of Redlands A first-generation college student, Dr. Ryan fell in love with higher education.…

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Dr. Janelle Vanasse, President of Alaska Pacific University 30:08

3M ago30:08

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Dr. Janelle Vanasse is the President of Alaska Pacific University, located in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been a leader in education for more than 30 years, specifically at schools and institutions that prioritize Alaska Native education. Immediately prior to joining APU, Vanasse served as superintendent in Sitka. She also held a range of leadership…

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President Ryan Smith, President of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College 34:25

3M ago34:25

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Joining us today is President Ryan Smith, President of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College. He joined the institution as President in October 2019. Ryan spent the first 23 years of his career working as a Vice President and partner with Smith financial advisors. In 2007 he was elected to the Gallipolis City School board, a…

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Dr. Stefanie Niles President Cottey College 33:02

3M ago33:02

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Joining us today is Dr. Stephanie Niles, President of Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, which has an enrollment of approximately 350 students. She is a national leader in her field and has been a successful, strategic, and innovative leader at multiple outstanding liberal arts institutions. Dr. Niles came to Cottey from Ohio Wesleyan University i…

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The Strength of the Land: An Indigenous Perspective w/ Dr. Kathy Absolon 1:18:21

4M ago1:18:21

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This episode features Dr. Kathy Absolon, an Anishinaabe kwe and Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is a scholar and leader in Indigenous methodologies, cultural reclamation, and land-based healing. Growing up in the bush, Kathy developed a deep connection to the land and the Creator—experiences that shaped her identity and infor…

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Scholarship 2 Practice with Angela Duckworth 19:57

4M ago19:57

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Learn more about Angela Duckworth by visiting: About Website Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook

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The GigaTen Episode #2 January 2025 30:48

4M ago30:48

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Sebastian Manhart updates us on the CDR (carbon dioxide removal) industry in conversation with Leila Conners. The GigaTen is a newsletter that Sebastian posts monthly and Leila thought it would be an interesting conversation to update monthly as well. We think that CDR is important and a unifying pathway as it creates jobs, proposes new ways to man…

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The GigaTen Episode #1 December 2024 32:54

4M ago32:54

32:54

Sebastian Manhart updates us on the CDR (carbon dioxide removal) industry in conversation with Leila Conners. The GigaTen is a newsletter that Sebastian posts monthly and Leila thought it would be an interesting conversation to update monthly as well. We think that CDR is important and a unifying pathway as it creates jobs, proposes new ways to man…

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Weekly Wisdom with President Judy Olian of Quinnipiac University 25:27

4M ago25:27

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Ep. 12: Through the Complexity - Wargaming as a Tool for Strategy and Collaboration 55:43

5M ago55:43

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In this episode, our host Donna Dupont interviews Wargaming expert Thomas Danger to explore the dynamic world of Wargaming as a tool for decision-making, strategy, and collaboration. Thomas shares his wealth of knowledge, diving into the art and science of designing effective Wargames, the importance of creating immersive environments, and the crit…

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Accelerating Collaboration & Innovation: UIA Summit insights 27:49

5M ago27:49

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Anishinaabe Wisdom Lessons with Edna Manitowabi - Part 2 55:26

5M ago55:26

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This episode features part 2 of 2 with Edna Manitowabi, an esteemed Anishinaabe Elder, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Educator, and Storyteller from the Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. A respected leader in Indigenous education, she has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing the teachings of the Anishinaabe people. As a Pro…

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Partnering to accelerate therapeutics: A primer on forming alliances and their management 50:40

5M ago50:40

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Monica Rosoff, the founder and CEO of LBBAL™ Alianza. Prior to launching Alianza, Monica was a partnering executive with roles of increasing seniority at Genentech, Gilead, Kite and Exelixis. Over the course of over two decades, she had the opportunity to lead and participate in a wide diversity of deals, negotiations, diligence exercises, alliance…

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Anishinaabe Wisdom: Lessons with Edna Manitowabi - Part 1 45:35

5M ago45:35

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This episode features part 1 of 2 with Edna Manitowabi, an esteemed Anishinaabe Elder, Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Educator, and Storyteller from the Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. A respected leader in Indigenous education, she has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing the teachings of the Anishinaabe people. As a Pro…

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Ep. 11: Beyond Wargames - How Serious Games Drive Government Innovation 1:12:47

5M ago1:12:47

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In this episode, Donna Dupont interviews Madeline Johnson, a Senior Analyst with the Canada Revenue Agency’s Fraud Red Team and a seasoned expert in the field of serious games. Madeline’s unconventional career path—from international diplomacy to designing games that solve complex problems for the government—gives her a unique perspective on how se…

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Weekly Wisdom with Chancellor Miranda of University of Illinois Chicago 32:56

5M ago32:56

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Weekly Wisdom with Aurora University President Susana Rivera-Mills 28:09

6M ago28:09

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Learn more about the UIA by visiting: Website LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook This week's episode is sponsored by Mainstay, a student retention and engagement tool where you can increase student and staff engagement with the only platform consistently proven to boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing. To learn more about Mainstay, click here.…

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Resilience and Reverence, Tradition and Transformation w/ Jerry Fontaine 47:03

6M ago47:03

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This episode features Jerry Fontaine, an esteemed Anishinaabe scholar, author, and community leader from the Sagkeeng First Nation. Known for his dedication to Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice, Jerry has spent decades working to protect Indigenous rights, traditional lands, and cultural heritage. His work centres on reclaiming and r…

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