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Inspired by Episode 23 of the Future Insight podcast hosted by Dr. Dean Cantu, Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith. In this episode, Dr. Leslie Bohon, Director of English Language Learning at the University of Richmond, shares her journey and insights into supporting international students, fostering cultural understanding, and creating meaningful educational experiences.

Future Insight Podcast – May 2026 Guest: Dr. John Klatt currently serves as the Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Advising Services in the College of Letters & Science at UW- Madison. Dr. John Klatt is also the editor of Future Review: International Journal of Transition, College and Career Success. Host: Dr. Dean Cantu, Dean College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Exciting News: New Article Published in Future Review! Editor in Chief: Dr. John Klatt Authored by Melissa Farrow, Jennifer Laffier, and Madison Westley from Ontario Tech University

Future Insight Podcast – March 2026 Guest: Dr. Mikhail Bukhtoyarov Lecturer, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Budva, Montenegro External Associate Member, EduLab Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade, Serbia Host: Dr. Dean Cantu, Dean College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Future Insight Host Dr. Dean Cantu interviews Dr. Cynthia Bice, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies Missouri Valley College, MO

Future Insight Host Dr. Dean Cantu interviews Dr. Luvada Harrison, Associate Professor, Musical Theatre, The University of Alabama.

Future Insight Host Dr. Dean Cantu interviews Dr. Jennifer Laffier, Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University, Canada.

By Ad Astra Research Institute In a world increasingly shaped by digital transformation, higher education stands at a critical crossroads. A recent episode of the Future Insight vodcast, hosted by Dr. Dean Cantu, featured Dr. Tinukwa Boulder, Director of Innovative Technology and Online Learning at the University of Pittsburgh. In the interview, Dr. Boulder shared her professional journey and her vision for the future of learning. Her insights move beyond the mere adoption of

By Ad Astra Research Institute In the latest episode of the Future Insight podcast, host Dean Cantu sits down with two leading experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in England: Dr. Leanne Gray, Associate Professor and Lead for Initial Teacher Training, and Ms. Jenny Fogerty, Associate Professor and Director of Initial Teacher Training. Together, they discuss the continuity and change within the landscape of teacher preparation, offering a fascinating look at how ARU is

How do we prepare students not just to learn, but to connect, collaborate, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world? A newly published article in Future Review, “ Social Emotional Learning and Technology Integration ” by Dr. Mabel CPO Okojie, Dr. Tinukwa C. Boulder, and Dr. Felix Oguamah (2025), explores this question—and offers powerful insight into what modern learning can (and should) look like. At the heart of the article is a simple but compelling idea: students le

The Ad Astra Research Institute , led by Program Chair Dr. Scott Richardson , is thrilled to announce details for its annual Graduate Student Research Scholarships — an exciting opportunity for graduate students pursuing research that advances understanding in education and student transitions. Empowering Research on Educational Transitions At the heart of the Ad Astra Research Institute’s mission is a commitment to exploring the challenges students face as they move from on