Knowledge for College is an informative and inspiring podcast hosted weekly by Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., founder and CEO of College Advising Corps. College Advising Corps is a service organization dedicated to increasing the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented high school students enrolling in higher education. The corps partners with 31 universities across the country to enlist more than 800 recent college graduates who then serve as advisers in underserved high schools in 17 states. The near-peer advisers serve full-time for two years, helping students navigate the complex college application process and realize their dreams for higher education.
Previously Senior Regional Director-East, Yarbrah Peeples, Ph.D., was recently appointed Chief Program Officer. Yarbrah has devoted the entirety of her career to ensuring equitable college access for our nation’s low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. On this, International Women's Day, learn more about her plans to further our mission in her new leadership role, including enhancing programs, reaching more high school students, and recruiting recent college graduates to serve as near-peer college advisers in high schools nationwide.
30 Apr 2021
Episode 11: Believing In Our Students
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted by Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO.
In Episode 11, Dr. Hurd speaks with Lamisha Alston, a College Advising Corps adviser with AdmitHub/Common App, and Elauna Pettigrew, a College Advising Corps adviser with CollegePoint. Dr. Hurd and her guests discuss college advising in the digital age and the impact COVID has had on this year's Decision Day.
To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
To subscribe to our video podcasts, https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4oBWUL1Sk9q5gcFkFL8nwNJV2AMgZcx8.
28 Apr 2021
Episode 10: Pillars of Impact
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted by Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO.
In Episode 10, Dr. Hurd speaks with Jordan Kijewski, College Advising Corps adviser at University of Virginia, and also with Victoria Thach, College Advising Corps adviser at University of Michigan. In this episode, we highlight the shared values of our advisers and our partners at the Panda Cares Foundation, including character building and college access and success.
To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
To subscribe to our video podcasts, https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4oBWUL1Sk9q5gcFkFL8nwNJV2AMgZcx8.
26 Feb 2021
Episode 9: CAC Alumni Making a Difference
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted by Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO.
In Episode 9, Dr. Hurd speaks with Ryan McBride, former CAC adviser with the Michigan College Advising Corps and current College Access Coach at New Tech Network, and Ebonie Williams, former CAC adviser with the Carolina College Advising Corps and current Senior Director of Post-Secondary Program and Partnerships at One Goal. Williams is one of the "Original Four" that pioneered the Carolina College Advising Corps back in 2007.
To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
To subscribe to our video podcasts, https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4oBWUL1Sk9q5gcFkFL8nwNJV2AMgZcx8.
6 Jan 2021
Episode 8: First Gen & Changing The World
In Episode 8, the first of 2021, host Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., founder and CEO, College Advising Corps, speaks to her guests about their journeys as first-generation college students and how their pursuit of a postsecondary education impacts their communities, their states, and the world. Heidi Estrada, a former CAC advisee, is a junior at George Washington University. She is the recipient of Taco Bell’s Live Más scholarship. Heidi talks about how the scholarship has enabled her to realize her dream for higher education and provides tips for securing an award-winning application. Guests include:
Anthony Scales
College Advising Corps adviser at Washington University in St. Louis
Kennedy Washington
College Advising Corps adviser at Texas A&M University
Heidi Estrada
Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship recipient and former CAC advisee
George Washington University, Class of 2022
This episode is made possible by the Taco Bell Foundation and also speaks to the Live Más Scholarship and how to apply. To learn more about the scholarship or to apply, visit https://livemasscholarship.com.
To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
To subscribe to our audio podcasts, visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4oBWUL1Sk9q5gcFkFL8nwNJV2AMgZcx8.
12 Nov 2020
Episode 7: Inspiring Potential in Each Other
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted by Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO. In Episode 7, Dr. Hurd speaks with Daveed Diggs, actor, producer, and CAC board member, and Cameron Schmidt-Temple, College Adviser Fellow, University of California, Berkeley. (This episode contains some strong language.)
“Going to college opened so many doors for me both professionally and intellectually. Many students in this country miss out on higher education due to factors that have nothing to do with capacity to learn or to participate and thrive in a college environment. CAC is doing incredible work to help students navigate the process of applying for college and providing support for students on the path to attaining a higher education and this is exactly the kind of hands on advocacy that can actually combat some of the disastrous racial, economic, and gender disparities in this country. I’m so excited to be part of CAC.” —Daveed Diggs
To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
To subscribe to our video podcasts, visit https://bit.ly/31NLVwb
29 Oct 2020
Episode 6: When We All Vote
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted by Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO. In Episode 6, Dr. Hurd speaks with Kyle Lierman, CEO, When We All Vote (https://www.whenweallvote.org/), a non-profit, nonpartisan organization increasing participation in every election. "Do something for yourself, do something for your country, do something for your community by making your voice heard on the issues that you care about.," says Kyle Lierman.
To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
To subscribe to our video podcasts, visit https://bit.ly/31NLVwb.
21 Oct 2020
Episode 5: Self Care
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO. Dr. Hurd's fifth episode features Dolly Klock, M.D., founder of ADOLESSONS (https://www.adolessonsla.com/), and Jasmine N. Tucker, M.Ed, LCDC-I, 6th grade school counselor, Crowley Middle School (https://www.jasminentucker.com/). To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
To subscribe to our video podcasts, visit https://youtu.be/FNnC8Mm1IQo
14 Oct 2020
Episode 4: Personal Statements
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO. Dr. Hurd's fourth episode features Eric Waldo, Executive Director for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative and Vice President for Access and Equity at Common App; Elisa Castillo, former CAC adviser at USC and now CAC Program Coordinator at USC; and Carla Veliz, former CAC adviser at USC and now Academic Advisor at Biola University. To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
8 Oct 2020
Episode 3: Partnership
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO. Dr. Hurd's third episode features Eric Waldo, Executive Director for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative and Vice President for Access and Equity at Common App; Elisa Castillo, College Advising Corps alumna and now College Advising Corps Program Coordinator at USC; and Carla Veliz, CAC alumna and now Academic Advisor at Biola University. To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
30 Sept 2020
Episode 2: Be Brave
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted by Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D., College Advising Corps founder and CEO. Dr. Hurd's second episode features Rep. Joaquin Castro, a member of CAC's Board of Directors, and Jobrina Perez, a former College Advising Corps adviser at Texas A&M University. To learn more about College Advising Corps' mission to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering higher education, visit https://collegeadvisingcorps.org.
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16 Sept 2020
Episode 1: Lift Off
Welcome to Knowledge for College, a weekly podcast hosted by College Advising Corps founder and CEO Nicole Farmer Hurd, Ph.D. Dr. Hurd's first-ever episode features former college advisers Ariel Cochrane-Brown, Ph.D., and Donovan Livingston, Ph.D.
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