They Declined for 13 Years. Then Grew 22% in 3 Years. Here's How - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University


It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall UniversityIn this episode, President Series #464, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years while wrapping 400 debt free students under $65k with Knack tutors?
- Why does Marshall for All aim for 100% graduation with job & no debt, $150M research & 30x ROI by 2037 while growing online 60%?
- What makes "never mistake kindness for weakness" mean that facts guide decisions but empathy helps people land on their feet?
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