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BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Why Student-Centered Tech is the Future of Higher Ed

BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Why Student-Centered Tech is the Future of Higher Ed

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In this bonus episode recorded live at EDUCAUSE in Nashville, Dustin has an energizing conversation with Jeff Dinski and Mike Wulff from Ellucian. They discuss the evolving role of technology in higher education—from designing intuitive student-first systems to closing the gap between academic credentials and real-world workforce needs. They unpack what it really takes to build agile, data-driven institutions, and highlight Ellucian’s latest innovations that aim to transform student outcomes.

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Dustin Ramsdell is a leading content creator and influencer in the Higher EdTech space, and the host of Higher Ed Geek.

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Michael Wulff

Mike Wulff leads Ellucian's engineering and product management teams.

Jeff Dinski

Jeff Dinski is responsible for driving Ellucian’s growth strategy with a focus on market expansion.

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