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# Episode 188: Higher Ed’s Strategy to Thrive Amid Disruption

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Amid declining enrollments and shifting learner expectations, universities must innovate to stay competitive. By addressing diverse demographics and leveraging technology, they can create flexible, personalized education models that strengthen lifelong learning pathways.

On this episode, Angie Kamath, Dean of the School of Professional Studies at New York University, discusses digital transformation in higher education and the opportunities ahead to meet various demographics.

 

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* Access the raw transcript [here. ](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/)*

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