Mastering the Next

The notion of reimagining education alongside generative AI is no longer a simple sentiment but a necessity. Chris Agnew, Director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford Accelerator for L…

As Canadian higher education faces unprecedented financial pressures and rapid technological change, AI has emerged as both a solution and a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Andre De Freitas, Founder …

What happens when brilliant PhD researchers want to turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world ventures, but lack the entrepreneurial playbook? In this episode, Ray sits down with Michael Escosia of C…

In this episode, Ray is joined by Anika Jackson, Executive Director at The ICL Foundation, to explore how brands can stay human in a world increasingly driven by technology. From Gen Z’s demand for a…

Is the traditional MBA losing its edge, or is it simply evolving? In this episode, Andrew Crisp, owner of CarringtonCrisp, joins Ray to answer that question with insights from the firm’s comprehensiv…

Higher education stands at another pivotal crossroads. With online learning now mainstream and AI rapidly reshaping how students search, learn, and engage, institutions are under pressure to move bey…

At a time when misinformation spreads faster than ever and trust in media is under fire, how do we prepare the next generation of ethical, resilient journalists? In this episode of Mastering the Next…

In this episode, Ray chats with Julio Peña, Vicerrector de Educación Abierta y Organizaciones at Universidad Tecmilenio, one of Mexico’s most innovative universities. Together, they explore how flexi…

International students face unique financial challenges when pursuing education abroad, from securing loans without cosigners to navigating shifting immigration policies. In this episode, Ray sits do…

Higher education is changing fast, and online learning is at the center of it all. In this episode, Dr. Whitney Kilgore, Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer of iDesign, joins Ray to unpack the bigg…

Online program management (OPM) companies play a crucial role in helping universities navigate the complexities of digital education and online student recruitment. But as skepticism around the OPM m…

The graduate school experience can be as psychologically challenging as it is academically rigorous. Many students struggle with imposter phenomenon, financial stress, and unclear expectations — chal…

In this bonus episode of Mastering the Next recorded live at the ASU+GSV AI Show, host Ray Lutzky chats with Professor Erin Hill of Jessup University about how her team is transforming legal educatio…

At ASU+GSV Conference 2025, Ray is joined by Bryan Aylward, AVP, Office of Academic Innovation, Operations and Technology for The University of Arizona Global Campus.

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The healthcare workforce is at a critical crossroads, with a growing labor shortage and increasing patient demands. How can education and industry come together to create sustainable solutions? Ray s…

Digital accessibility in higher education recruitment isn't just about compliance — it's about ensuring every prospective student can fully engage with your institution's story. Today, we're explorin…

Higher education unionization is experiencing unprecedented popularity, particularly among graduate student workers, creating new challenges and opportunities for institutions across the country. Ray…

In this episode, we're diving into the radical transformation of online education from pandemic necessity to strategic imperative. Joining Ray is Taylor Swaak, Senior Reporter at The Chronicle of Hig…

San Francisco Bay University is innovating their core curriculum with Agility Praxis Pathways, or APP reflecting their commitment to a new paradigm of higher education.  What excites me about the APP…

The MBA admissions landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, with AI tools promising to help candidates craft the 'perfect' application. But here's what fascinates Ray - we're seeing a…