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BONUS: Live from Illumia Momentum with Laura McLaughlin
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April 3, 2026
BONUS: Live from Illumia Momentum with Laura McLaughlin

Live from Illumia Momentum with Laura McLaughlin

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About the Episode

About the Episode: 

In this special bonus episode recorded at the recent Illumia Momentum conference, we talked with Laura Newell-McLaughlin from Illumia about the increased utilization of tuition payment alternatives like sponsor payments and payment plans; how we got here and what institutions need to do to continue to adapt in order to provide high quality experiences for their students.

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About the Show: The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Host

Dustin Ramsdell

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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Laura Newell-McLaughlin

Laura Newell-McLaughlin is an influential leader in the higher education sector.

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