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To A Degree Podcast Looks at Achieving Equity in Higher Education

March 28, 2018

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ACE’s Lorelle Espinosa joined a panel discussion to discuss “Achieving Equity in Higher Ed” in a new episode of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation “To A Degree” podcast.

Three episodes of the podcast were taped earlier this month at ACE2018, ACE’s 100th Annual Meeting. Others include:

Episode 17: New Presidents on Leadership, Innovation & Student Success

Episode 15: Presidential Leadership in Challenging Times

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