Brandeis University Launches a New Vision for American Higher Education Sen. Ed Markey Addresses the Future of Higher Education.
An enlightening forum at the National Press Club will present transformative plans to reinvent liberal arts education, featuring leaders in higher education, workforce development, and state & local policymakers. Brandeis President Arthur Levine unveils 21st-century approach to higher education.
MEDIA INVITED TO ATTEND: The 1 pm Forum will be LIVESTREAMED HERE
WHO: Sen. Edward Markey, US Senator from Massachusetts Arthur Levine, President, Brandeis University Cynthia Shapira, Brandeis Trustee & Board Chair of Pennsylvania State University System Ted Mitchell, President of the American Council on Education Amit Sevak, President/CEO, ETS Marjorie Hass, President, Council of Independent Colleges Liz Willen, moderator and editor in chief, The Hechinger Report Rani Balakrishna, a May 2025 Brandeis graduate and former President of the Student Body.
Brandeis President Arthur Levine
Sen. Ed Markey
WHAT: The Brandeis University forum is a bold call to action, addressing the urgent challenges facing American higher education and unveiling a transformative vision for its future. As the United States transitions from a national, analog, industrial economy to a global, digital, and knowledge-driven landscape, the demands on higher education are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Public trust in colleges has been eroding, enrollments are declining, and critics argue that institutions are clinging to outdated models, failing to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. Meanwhile, employers are shifting their focus from traditional credentials, such as majors and GPAs, to the real-world skills and competencies that drive success in the workplace.
Marjorie Hass
Rani Balakrishna
This forum represents a groundbreaking reimagining of higher education. Working closely with the Brandeis faculty, President Levine, a renowned scholar and leader in higher education, is implementing sweeping changes to the structure, curriculum, programs, degree offerings, teaching methods, career education, and student support systems at Brandeis. This event provides college presidents, faculty,
trustees, parents, and prospective students with an exclusive opportunity to explore the challenges facing liberal arts colleges and discover the innovative solutions Brandeis is pioneering
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WHEN: Wednesday, September 10, 20251:00 pm to 3:00 pm (reception to follow). Media Contacts: Michael K. Frisby, Mike@frisbyassociates.com 202-625-4328, sranbom@communicationworks.com 202 365 4774
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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
