Can higher education curb polarization? Medium.com • September 18, 2020 Working across differences can seem like an impossible task, especially in today’s climate. In this article, Emily Lamb shares four key principles for bridge-building in higher education, inspired by a year-long partnership between Ashoka U, the Fetzer Institute, and a consortium of six colleges and universities from around the world.
SSIR & Ashoka U Series: Innovating Higher Education for the Greater Good Angie Fuessel, EdD in Uncategorized • August 5, 2020 This series, presented in collaboration with SSIR & Ashoka U, will highlight a number of case studies from leaders in higher education, presenting stories, strategies, and lessons in rewiring higher education’s purpose, relevance, and business models. You’ll read about everything from large research institutions, small liberal arts colleges, community colleges, […]
An Open Letter to our Community on Racial Justice Marina Kim in Uncategorized • June 2, 2020 This week, we join the many millions who are grieving the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and David McAtee, and countless other of Black men and women who have died at the hands of systemic racism and injustice. Their deaths happened against a backdrop of a global pandemic that has amplified a […]
October 2019 News U Can Use Emily Lamb in News U Can Use, Uncategorized • October 1, 2019 2020 Exchange Presenter & Facilitator Application due in 10 Days! There is still time to share how you’re bringing changemaker education to life on your campus. The Exchange presenter and facilitator application is due October 10. Submit your presentation here. What’s Ahead for Youth (and the world)? Catalyzing transformational change is ahead. Meet one of the […]
#MillionsofChangemakers FAQ Jessica Lax in Programs, Uncategorized • May 20, 2019 With only 10 days left to submit your #MillionsofChangemakers commitment (the deadline is May 31st!), we wanted to answer some of the questions you’ve been asking. I hope these answers will help you get your commitment over the finish line. The commitment I want to make is for something pretty small – impacting only a […]
Announcing #MillionsofChangemakers Jessica Lax in Programs, Uncategorized • March 14, 2019 We’re excited to announce the launch of our newest initiative: #MillionsofChangemakers – our global call for commitments from colleges, universities, and higher education innovators to activate and support changemakers. We officially launched the campaign at the 2019 Ashoka U Exchange in San Diego where four incredible higher education innovators announced their commitment: Georgian College in […]
Announcing the 2019 Exchange Keynote Speakers Beeta Ansari in Ashoka, Exchange, Social Innovation, Uncategorized • January 24, 2019 Why do ordinary people need to understand power? In an age of rapid change, what is a critical next step for the future of higher education? How do changemaker movements happen – and why is it incredibly important for aspiring changemakers to understand? These are just some of the questions leading innovators and thinkers […]
December 2018 News U Can Use Beeta Ansari in Uncategorized • December 6, 2018 Applications Open for Spring ’19 Commons! We’re accepting applications for our next session of theAshoka U Commons, kicking off in February 2019! Know someone advancing your social innovation ecosystem and would thrive in our 4-month virtual acceleration environment? Encourage them to apply here or contact Commons Manager, Ali Fraenkel, with questions. Applications are open until January 16, 2019. What’s […]