🎓 From Campus to Capitol: Maria Markham’s Unexpected Political Journey
Dr. Maria Markham sits down with Andy for an honest look at higher education in Arkansas — the politics she never expected to walk into, the funding fights nobody sees, the pressure colleges face from every direction, and why welding instructors were sometimes making more than sh
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Dr. Maria Markham sits down with Andy for an honest look at higher education in Arkansas — the politics she never expected to walk into, the funding fights nobody sees, the pressure colleges face from every direction, and why welding instructors were sometimes making more than she did. She led the system for nearly seven years, and she speaks candidly about what she learned.Topics include:🎓 Why tuition keeps rising and what's driving costs🚜 Arkansas’ brain drain and how to keep students here🏫 College athletics, campus expectations, and DEI🔧 The value of technical programs and multiple career pathways👉 Subscribe for more Free Arkansas conversations and deep dives into the issues shaping our state.
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