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President Series · #464

They Declined for 13 Years. Then Grew 22% in 3 Years. Here's How - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University

Brad D. Smith, President · Marshall University

Apr 6, 2026 50 min
They Declined for 13 Years. Then Grew 22% in 3 Years. Here's How - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University

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  • 01

    How does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years while wrapping 400 debt free students under $65k with Knack tutors?

  • 02

    Why does Marshall for All aim for 100% graduation with job & no debt, $150M research & 30x ROI by 2037 while growing online 60%?

  • 03

    What makes "never mistake kindness for weakness" mean that facts guide decisions but empathy helps people land on their feet?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University

In this episode, President Series #464, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, sponsored by the ​ELIVE 2026​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog

YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

  • How does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years while wrapping 400 debt free students under $65k with Knack tutors?
  • Why does Marshall for All aim for 100% graduation with job & no debt, $150M research & 30x ROI by 2037 while growing online 60%?
  • What makes "never mistake kindness for weakness" mean that facts guide decisions but empathy helps people land on their feet?

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