Episode 24 - Ed Up Insights "Author Insights" ft. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab

Dr. Sara Goldrick‑Rab** is a nationally recognized sociologist, author, and leading voice on college affordability and student basic needs. She is best known for founding the **#RealCollege movement**, which has transformed how higher education understands food insecurity, housing instability, and financial precarity among students. Through her research, writing, and policy engagement, she has helped shift conversations from student “resilience” to institutional responsibility. Dr. Goldrick‑Rab is the author of the influential book *Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream* and continues to work closely with college leaders, faculty, and policymakers to make higher education more humane, equitable, and accessible for today’s students.