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.
Seeking Abundance After the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster • April 3, 2017 In 2011, the Fukushima nuclear disaster revealed a fundamental flaw in the Japanese higher educational system. The siloed disciplines and isolated theoretical training exacerbated the crisis by hindering critical communications between engineers, policy makers and others. As a result, educational reformers set about to create a new type of higher educational institution; one that was […]
Creating Beauty: K12 Changemaker Education Forum Medium.com • March 13, 2017 Can one child help change a school system? In this article, learn how schools, school districts, and education organizations are transforming the ways in which students learn to be changemakers.
Rise of the Sophisticated Changemaker Diversity & Democracy • August 24, 2016 By Marina Kim & Erin Krampetz, Co-Founders of Ashoka U Many of us are working as educators and practitioners to help students develop the mindsets and skill sets of changemakers, even if we use different names for this work. Each of our various educational approaches to social change—from civic engagement and service learning to social innovation and philanthropy—offers valuable perspectives and different strengths for addressing a spectrum of social challenges.
How To Unleash Sustainable Innovation That Matters Forbes.com • August 19, 2016 As President and co-owner of the 102-year-old Lamey Wellehanshoe stores, Jim Wellehan used sustainability to foster innovation and remain relevant in the face of fierce competition. A 2015 Maine Business Leader of the Year, he reports that eliminating waste and carbon has freed capital for growth, enhancing employee and customer loyalty.
Social entrepreneur honoured today by the University of Northampton University of Northampton • July 22, 2016 The University of Northampton is delighted to announce that Marina Kim, co-creator of Ashoka U and internationally-renowned social entrepreneur, will receive an honorary fellowship today (Friday 22 July).
Ashoka U: Changemaking In Progress The Odyssey • March 25, 2016 Natasha Gaye, a student at Rollins College, shares her experience with social innovation education at an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus and why it’s so crucial to learn how to make a positive social impact locally and globally.
Marquette working with 15 schools to impact one billion lives Marquette Wire • November 24, 2015 Two staff members from the Social Innovation Initiative at Marquette announced their goal to impact the lives of one billion people by 2020 at the Marquette Student Government Senate meeting Monday.