Jun 23, 2026
Who wants to be a college president, and what does it take to succeed in the role? In this podcast, Melissa Trotta, associate managing principal and senior vice president of AGB Search, speaks with Thomas Gibson, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and Roderick McDavis, former president of...
Jun 15, 2026
In this episode, AGB's Joe Brenckle speaks with Penn Hill Group’s Alex Nock about proposed changes to federal grant regulations, the latest developments in congressional appropriations, and what the next six months might look like for higher education.
Jun 2, 2026
In a time of market volatility, inflation concerns, and growing financial pressure across higher education, how can colleges and universities ensure their endowments remain both resilient and mission-aligned? In this episode, AGB’s David Bass speaks with Kyle Adams of Cerity Partners about the evolving role of the...
Apr 16, 2026
At a time when trust in institutions is strained and civic participation often feels out of reach, a growing effort is underway to reimagine how Americans engage in public life. The Citizen Service is advancing a national civic education model rooted in pragmatic, no-blame, community-based problem solving—designed to...
Mar 26, 2026
A projected $17 billion shortfall in the Pell Grant program is putting federal student aid—and institutional planning—under increasing pressure. AGB’s Joe Brenckle and Penn Hill Group’s Alex Nock discuss what’s driving the gap, how Congress may respond, and why timing matters in an election year. They also...