26. Building Unity in Higher Education: Insights from Unify America with Abby Ferguson

In this special summer series episode of EDUP Accreditation, Dr. Laurie Shanderson and co-host Dr. Leamor Kahanov engage with Abby Ferguson, Director of Partnerships at Unify America, to discuss the organization's mission and its impact on higher education. They delve into Unify America's innovative initiatives, including the College Bowl, which aims to bridge divides and foster collaboration among students from diverse backgrounds. Abby shares her experiences and insights on how these initiatives transform the educational landscape, promote civic engagement, and create a more united academic community. Topics Discussed How Unify America builds strategic partnerships with colleges and universities to support its mission.  A detailed look at the College Bowl, a signature initiative of Unify America designed to bring students from various institutions together to collaborate on solving real-world problems. Insights into emerging opportunities for institutions to engage with Unify America's initiatives and contribute to a more unified and collaborative academic environment. Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠ & ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio!⁠ Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠! We make education YOUR business!