Ann Arbor ED Talks: Is College Still Worth It?

A conversation about the value of higher education.

College can open doors, expand possibilities, and change lives. But as costs rise and expectations shift, what does it mean for public universities to deliver on their promise?

Join University of Michigan faculty and community members for a lively conversation about the value of higher education, the opportunities it creates, and what the future of college could look like.

Bring your perspective, hear new ones, and help shape the conversation.

Enjoy food and refreshments, plus a special gift as our thank-you for attending!

ED Talks Community Mini Grants

LCE is proud to recognize and support local schools, organizations, and programs creating meaningful educational opportunities through upcoming ED Talks Community Mini Grants. ED Talk attendees will have the opportunities to submit local nominees for education grant funding. More information will be available at the event on November 18.

Meet the Featured Speakers

Hear perspectives from U-M Future of Learning Scholars faculty and community members as we explore the value of a college education and its role in shaping opportunity.

Michael Bastedo

Marvin W. Peterson Collegiate Professor of Education; Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs

Marsal Family School of Education

Mika LaVaque-Manty

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, Associate Professor of Political Science, Associate Professor of Philosophy

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Jeremy Wright-Kim

Assistant Professor of Education; Affiliate Faculty, Education Policy Initiative

Marsal Family School of Education

Is a degree still the path to opportunity?

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ED Talks is part of the University of Michigan's Life-Changing Education initiative, exploring the transformative power of education and its potential to create opportunities for individuals and communities.