Online and adult learners don't always get "that camaraderie, that rah-rah feel that you typically expect," says Melvin Hines Jr., the founder of Upswing. We talk with him about how tutoring and coaching — on students' schedules — can keep them

The Skill of Mentoring Students

Jul 1st, 2021 27m 47s

Just three interactions with a well-trained peer or alum can expand a student's comfort zone — and benefit the mentor, too. We talk with Jackson Boyar, the co-founder and CEO of Mentor Collective, about what makes for good mentoring.

'Incredible Wealth of Missed Talent'

Apr 28th, 2021 29m 29s

Here's how a nonprofit teams up with colleges to support students underrepresented in tech and build their career prospects. We talk with Michael Ellison, the co-founder and CEO of CodePath, about how an extra layer inside an academic departmen

How to Coach, Not ‘Fix’ Students

Mar 25th, 2021 28m 46s

Digital nudges and humans together can help historically underrepresented students find their own answers and motivation to succeed in college. We talk with Alexandra Bernadotte, the CEO and founder of Beyond 12, about the role of coaching and

Help Without ‘Performing Poverty’

Mar 3rd, 2021 27m 11s

One entrepreneur thinks an app might be more effective than a person at distributing emergency aid to students. We talk with David Helene, the CEO and founder of Edquity, about research-driven social entrepreneurship and policy change.

'Strong Jobs' for First-Gen Students

Feb 2nd, 2021 26m 43s

Résumé prep? Sure. But colleges and employers working together can help students build professional networks and social capital. We talk with Aimée Eubanks Davis, the founder and CEO of Braven, about the role of career development in social mob

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