Featured Episodes

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Andrea Ballinger
Season 1 • Episode 44

From Banking to EdTech: Andrea Ballinger on Innovation, Identity & Student-First Transformation

In this thought-provoking episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando sits down with Andrea Ballinger, Vice Provost & CIO at Oregon State University, to explore the human side of digital transformation in higher education.

Evan Kropp
Season 1 • Episode 43

From Grit to Growth, Redefining Online Education at UF | Dr. Evan Kropp, Exec. Director, University of Florida

What does it take to scale a successful online graduate program in journalism and communication? In this compelling episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando sits down with Dr. Evan Kropp, Executive Director of Distance Education at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC).

marc austin
Season 1 • Episode 42

Why Online Education Is Becoming Just Education | Dr. Marc Austin, Vice Provost, Montclair State University – Edu Unlocked Podcast

In this thought-provoking episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando is joined by Dr. Marc Austin, Vice Provost and Managing Director, Montclair Unbound and Former Associate Provost and Dean at Augusta University Online, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of online education, student engagement, and digital transformation in higher ed.

Kavitha Bindra
Season 1 • Episode 41

From Wellesley to Yale: Kavitha Bindra on Redefining Executive Education – Edu Unlocked Podcast

In this powerful episode of Edu Unlocked, Ashish Fernando, sits down with Kavitha Bindra, Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Executive Education at the Yale School of Management. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, purpose, and the future of learning.

Mallory Dwinal Palisch
Season 1 • Episode 40

Why College Isn’t the Only Way: Dr. Mallory Dwinal Palisch on Apprenticeships, Impact & Innovation – Edu Unlocked Podcast

In this powerful episode of Edu Unlocked, host Ashish Fernando sits down with trailblazing educator and entrepreneur Dr. Mallory Dwinal Palisch—Co-Founder of Reach University and Chancellor of Craft.

Lin Zhou
Season 1 • Episode 39

From IBM to Texas Tech: Dr. Lin Zhou on AI, Quantum Computing & Future of EdTech – Edu Unlocked Podcast

Join Ashish Fernando in this engaging episode of Edu Unlocked as he sits down with Dr. Lin Zhou, Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer at Texas Tech University.