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Achieving equality in higher education. The stakes have never been higher. The issues never more complex. Who graduates, and why? Who is getting hired as faculty and what is their experience? In each episode, we will look at issues surrounding students, faculty, diversity and inclusion, and skyrocketing college costs. From critical conversation to news, numbers, and analysis — we've got you covered. You can count on Diverse's In The Margins to bring you the latest, most relevant thought leadership as it pertains to diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education. As the national expert, we've been doing this for almost 40 years in print and on the web (diverseeducation.com). Now we are excited to expand the conversation via this podcast. We will tackle these topics, and more, head-on. Listen weekly for a mix of deep dives, short briefs, expert panels, interviews, and more. We are thrilled to bring it to you here, in In The Margins.2020 Política y Gobierno
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  • EP160: Investing in Native Futures: How Native Forward Is Empowering 22,000+ Scholars, with Sara LaBarge

    EP160: Investing in Native Futures: How Native Forward Is Empowering 22,000+ Scholars, with Sara LaBarge
    Nov 27 2025

    Only 16 percent of Native Americans hold a bachelor's degree, but one organization is rewriting that story.

    In this episode of In the Margins, we sit down with Sara A. LaBarge, M.S.Ed., CFRE, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Native Forward Scholars Fund, the nation's largest direct scholarship provider for Native students. A proud citizen of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and an alum of the program herself, Sara shares how Native Forward is breaking barriers in higher education through culturally relevant support, strategic philanthropy, and transformational alliances with federal agencies, tribes, and corporate partners.

    LaBarge discusses how Native Forward has more than doubled its revenue, expanded its reach across all 50 states, and helped over 22,000 Native students from 500 tribes pursue degrees with financial and emotional support tailored to their needs. She also discusses the impact of major philanthropic gifts, such as MacKenzie Scott's $50 million donation, the power of allyship, and the urgent need to fund basic necessities like housing, transportation, and food security to support students' success.

    Key Points:

    - Native student enrollment decline and its root causes

    - How Native Forward has grown its impact and scaled nationwide with 22,000 Native students supported across 500 tribes

    - Tackling food, housing, and transportation needs that hinder degree completion

    - Sara's Story: From Menominee roots to higher-ed changemaker

    - The role of representation and belonging on campus

    - Rising demand, 35% more scholarship applications this year

    - Building cross-cultural alliances and advocating for policy change

    - Transformative Giving: $50M gift fuels scholarships and growth

    - The lasting impact of MacKenzie Scott's trust-based philanthropy

    - How listeners can become allies and support Native education

    - Future Vision? Closing the $150M funding gap for Native scholars.



    Resources:

    Scholarships For Native Students | Native Forward Scholars Fund

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    In The Margins is produced by The EDU Ledger and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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  • EP159: How the Kaplan Leadership Program Redefines Community College Transfer Success, with Nolvia Delgado

    EP159: How the Kaplan Leadership Program Redefines Community College Transfer Success, with Nolvia Delgado
    Oct 30 2025
    What if community college could serve as a launchpad to the nation's top universities? In this episode, we sit down with Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF), a former KEF scholar herself, to explore how the foundation's Kaplan Leadership Program helps first-generation and low-income students transfer from community colleges to some of the most prestigious four-year institutions in the country. Delgado shares her own journey from Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) to Smith College, and the life-changing mentorship and financial support that made it possible. In conversation with The EDU Ledger host David Pluviose, she unpacks KEF's innovative programs: from the Community College Bridge Program to the digital Transfer Hub, which are closing knowledge gaps, reshaping perceptions of community colleges, and proving that access and excellence can coexist. Don't miss this episode as it offers a masterclass in what real transformation looks like. Key Points: Delgado's Journey: From Dominican-born first-gen student at BMCC to Smith College alumna How KEF is reframing community college as the first two years of a four-year degree, not a lesser path. While only 14% of community college students nationwide earn a bachelor's, over 90% of KEF scholars do. Secret to success: intensive mentorship, transfer guidance, and ongoing support through bachelor's completion. A forthcoming digital platform giving nationwide access to transfer resources and partner school connections. The myth? Elite schools often meet full financial need; KEF scholars graduate with little to no debt. Delgado aims to scale KEF's model so every community college student has a clear, supported path to a bachelor's degree. Quotes: "For us, I think part of our magic sauce is closing that knowledge gap and really working with the scholars so that they understand all the different steps that are required for them to transfer and continuing to support them beyond graduation…we stay with them until they graduate [with] a bachelor's degree." "We teach our scholars that they need to advocate for themselves and make sure that they have everything that they need from their institutions when they get there. That's also part of it." "The goal is really to reach as many students as possible who are entering Community College, and to equip them with the tools, the resources, and the knowledge that they need to close that gap. So, of the 80% of students who are aspiring to earn a bachelor's, we don't have just 30% who are transferring." Resources: Kaplan Educational Foundation Taps KEF Alum Nolvia Delgado as its Next Leader FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-edu-ledger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheEDULedger_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEDULedger X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/TheEDULedger WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEDULedger Closed captioning and live show transcription are available in the video for this episode. In The Margins is produced by The EDU Ledger and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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  • EP158: Unpacking Americans views on higher education, with Sophie Nguyen of New America

    EP158: Unpacking Americans views on higher education, with Sophie Nguyen of New America
    Sep 25 2025
    In this episode, Sophie Nguyen, Senior Policy Manager in the Education Policy Program at New America, joins Diverse (soon to become The EDU Ledger) to unpack the findings of Varying Degrees 2025 – the latest national survey exploring how Americans view higher education. From her start as an intern to her current role leading research on affordability, accountability, and public opinion, Nguyen shares her personal journey into higher education policy and why she believes access to transformative education must be protected. She explains the survey's biggest takeaways: cost as the persistent driver of dissatisfaction, the partisan and demographic divides shaping perceptions, and the surprising common ground between Republicans and Democrats on making college more affordable. In conversation with host Ralph Newell, she digs into the growing polarization, the challenges facing institutions, and the urgent need for colleges to reclaim the narrative, rebuild trust, and demonstrate real value to students and society. If you've wondered where Americans agree, and where they sharply differ, on the future of higher ed, this discussion sheds light on the trends shaping tomorrow's colleges and universities. Tune in and explore what the data tells us, and why it matters for the future of students, families, and the nation. KEY POINTS: - Nguyen's journey from college student to Senior Policy Manager at New America - Why transformative college experiences should be accessible to more students - Overview of the Varying Degrees 2025 survey and its role in shaping public debate - Key long-term trends: Americans value higher ed's ROI but remain dissatisfied with cost - Bipartisan concerns about affordability, accountability, and transparency in outcomes - Where Democrats and Republicans converge [and sharply diverge] on solutions - The outsized influence of elite institutions in shaping higher ed's public image - Why local colleges often enjoy more trust than "higher ed in general" - The role of policy, institutional narrative, and support services in rebuilding public confidence - The call for colleges: to be more transparent, proactive, and student-focused to rebuild trust Quotes: "New America is a think tank, a space in Washington, D.C. We work on a variety of issues, providing policy analysis, also advocacy on a variety of issues, such as domestic policy related to children, family, part of the education program." "I think what I'm most proud of is... not in terms of any particular work, but I realized that higher ed is actually a very nimble... even though there has been criticism that it's very slow to change and adapt, but I think during my time learning about the sector, I have seen institutions that prove that they can adapt, they can grow, they can deal with the challenges that they face with and still support the students in the meantime." "Colleges and universities now need to be more active in telling those stories—what they actually do, how they actually help students, how they actually help and support students... to be more transparent, to be able to regain public trust and public confidence." Resources: New America | Sophie Nguyen The EDU Ledger | Linktree FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-edu-ledger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheEDULedger_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEDULedger X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/TheEDULedger WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEDULedger Closed captioning and live show transcription are available in the video for this episode. In The Margins is produced by The EDU Ledger and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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