//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~f2be982f7498ed29bdb418e82b4b681ec95e7e7934d400aa865d38ff4649e8be It started as a conversation over dinner. A group of higher education leadership began sharing stories on why they chose this challenging work and how their purpose guides them through. Now we're inviting listeners into these discussions. In What's Your Why?: Advice from Higher Education Leaders, hosts Kimberly Holmes-Iverson and Victoria Cabal interview college and university presidents to learn more about what drives them, inspires them and leads their work.Through this podcast, listeners will gain valuable insight into how leaders navigate difficult situations, build support on campus and advocate for students. The podcast is co-sponsored by RW Jones Agency and Rankin Climate. Sat, 09 May 2026 03:05:11 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/Gettysburg_College_mixdownUPDATED.mp3?dest-id=3912456 In this episode, Gettysburg College President Robert Iuliano shares his story -- a lifelong dedication to higher education shaped by his parents, who were first-generation college graduates and teachers. Iuliano discusses transformative power of engaging with different perspectives and shares his advice on how to make informed decisions that align with your core values. Tue, 21 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/Gettysburg_College_mixdownUPDATED.mp3?dest-id=3912456 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/President_Lori_White_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 Dr. Lori S. White is DePauw University's trailblazing 21st president. She became the first woman and person of color to lead the institution in 2020. President White, a passionate advocate for student success, has over 40 years of experience in higher education. In our conversation, she discusses the importance of fostering an inclusive campus culture through free expression and respectful dialogue and gives career advice on remaining open to new opportunities throughout your journey. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/President_Lori_White_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/PresidentThomas_mixdown2.mp3?dest-id=3912456 Dr. Anita Thomas is North Central College’s 11th president, as well as the first woman and first person of color to lead the institution. Thomas is a researcher, renowned scholar and psychologist. In our conversation, she shares her advice on how to be present and build resilience and emphasizes the importance of taking time for reflection. 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Before her presidency, she was Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Butler University, overseeing key institutional priorities and strategic planning. In this episode, we discuss how education changed the trajectory of her family, how to ground yourself in your institutional mission and the importance of empowering students to discern their passions and develop their sense of purpose. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/Morris_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/Morris_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 Kathryn Morris, the 19th president of St. Lawrence University, has dedicated her life to higher education. Before her presidency, she was Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Butler University, overseeing key institutional priorities and strategic planning. In this episode, we discuss how education changed the trajectory of her family, how to ground yourself in your institutional mission and the importance of empowering students to discern their passions and develop their sense of purpose. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/Morris_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/President_Byerly_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 Dr. Alison Byerly has served as president of Carleton College since 2021 and is the school’s first woman president. A scholar of Victorian literature and culture, Byerly is the author of two scholarly books and has written and spoken extensively on the role of technology in higher education. In our conversation, she highlights the power of building relationships with your community and the importance of listening. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/President_Byerly_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/President_Byerly_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456 Dr. Alison Byerly has served as president of Carleton College since 2021 and is the school’s first woman president. A scholar of Victorian literature and culture, Byerly is the author of two scholarly books and has written and spoken extensively on the role of technology in higher education. In our conversation, she highlights the power of building relationships with your community and the importance of listening. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/66899af7-f854-434f-afe4-b1c0f2f10d3a/President_Byerly_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=3912456