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Dr. Michael J. Sorrell is the longest-serving President in Paul Quinn College’s 154-year history. A nationally recognized higher education leader, he has been named one of Fortune’s 50 Greatest Leaders and received numerous awards for his innovative leadership and commitment to students and communities.

Hosted by Matthew Rascoff
This episode is part of the Edtech Insiders HigherEd Podcast Series, featuring conversations with leaders shaping the future of higher education.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Paul Quinn College went from the brink of closure to a model of innovation.
Why economic mobility is central to the college’s mission.
How the work-college model helps students gain real-world experience.
Why entrepreneurship is built into every student’s education at Paul Quinn.
How Paul Quinn is preparing students for an AI-driven economy.

✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:15] Michael J. Sorrell on the turnaround of Paul Quinn College.
[00:07:37] Addressing poverty and improving students’ economic outcomes.
[00:18:23] The work-college model and creating greater opportunity for students.
[00:21:51] Moving from “lifelong learning” to “lifelong earning.”
[00:34:14] AI, entrepreneurship, and preparing students for the future of work.
[00:37:55] Teaching students to recognize opportunities and build businesses around them.
[00:39:17] Staying curious, learning from students, and responding to real-world needs.

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HigherEd Series: From the Brink of Closure to Reinventing Paul Quinn College with Michael Sorrell

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HigherEd Series: From the Brink of Closure to Reinventing Paul Quinn College with Michael Sorrell