March 1, 2026
Talent Is Universal. Opportunity Is Not. (This College Fixes That) - with Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College
In this episode, President Series #447, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the HigherEdPodCon II happening July 16 & 17
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
- How does democracy's college serve 125k students across 8 campuses with 2.5 million alumni by removing every point of friction to create belonging?
- Why does turf, tradition & trust create change when confronting turf protectors, respecting tradition while challenging it & building trust through transparency stops creative narratives?
- What makes students need 3 skill sets including academic foundations, work based learning employability skills & digital skills with AI, cybersecurity & ethical use?
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