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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat does it mean when a university’s right to admit international students comes under legal challenge? In this episode, Karen and Brittany explore Harvard’s recent court victory and what it reveals about the balance between institutional autonomy, educational values, and evolving policy priorities.At the heart of the case is a deeper conversation about academic freedom and the idea that universities should have the space to foster global learning environments and reflect a diversity of thought and experience. When those choices are constrained, it raises questions about how we define opportunity, innovation, and leadership in a modern world.Karen and Brittany reflect on the value of cultural exchange in higher education, the innovation it drives, and why diverse perspectives are essential to preparing students for a complex, interconnected world. With examples ranging from groundbreaking inventions to the everyday technologies we rely on, they show how inclusive environments fuel progress for everyone. Support the showStay With Us Watch and Subscribe to The E Word on YouTube. Follow Karen on LinkedIn and learn more at Colossal Work. Follow Brittany on LinkedIn and learn more at BND Consulting Group.
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