Can Religious Mission be a Key Driver of Higher Ed Innovation? | ASU+GSV 2024

Clark Gilbert (Church Commissioner of Education, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints), Shirley Hoogstra (President, CCCU), John Kauwe (University President, Brigham Young University–Hawaii), Barry H. Corey (President, Biola University), and Kristen Fox (CEO, Business Higher Education Forum) at the 2024 ASU+GSV Summit.

Across the country, religious institutions are driving the innovation imperative around access, affordability, and completion. At the same time, many are seeing remarkable increases in enrollment despite sector-wide challenges. For many students, religious schools are not only academic centers but also communities offering a sense of belonging. In this panel, leaders from four religious institutions explore the evolving landscape of higher education in America, particularly focusing on the interplay between religion, academia, and innovation.

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