--- title: "Episode 98: Illumination by Modern Campus" description: Learners today have a growing demand for a more modern educational experience that aligns with their evolving needs. 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As digital education becomes an integral part of the learner journey, it’s crucial for institutions—including land-grants—to incorporate it into their processes and strategies to effectively meet these new demands. On this episode, Jocelyn Widmer, Assistant Provost for Academic Innovation at Texas A&M University, discusses the wider role digital education plays and how land grant institutions can leverage this new form of education to execute on their mission. .   **Full Episode** * Access the raw transcript [here. ](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/1802065/12832013-jocelyn-widmer-texas-a-m-university-on-empowering-modern-learners-with-digital-education)* [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3hXu2ictlccsgY9XIYGchi)  [Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/illumination-by-modern-campus/id1575912479) [![Episode 258: Modernizing Curriculum for Changing Learner Needs](https://moderncampus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/illumintation-by-modern-campus-Mar-13-2026-07-20-49-1429-PM.png) ](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-258) [Episode 258: Modernizing Curriculum for Changing Learner Needs](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-258) [Learn More →](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-258) [![Episode 257: The Connection That Outlasts Graduation](https://moderncampus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/illumintation-by-modern-campus-Mar-13-2026-07-20-49-1429-PM.png) ](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-257) [Episode 257: The Connection That Outlasts Graduation](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-257) [Learn More →](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-257) [![Episode 256: Personalized Engagement That Matters](https://moderncampus.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/illumintation-by-modern-campus-Mar-13-2026-07-20-49-1429-PM.png) ](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-256) [Episode 256: Personalized Engagement That Matters](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-256) [Learn More →](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-256) ## Connect with us to learn how Modern Campus can drive transformation at your institution! 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