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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 o

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

We recently welcomed Dr. Sarah Salvatore , Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Russell Sage College in Troy, New York, to the Future Insight  podcast. Dr. Salvatore shared her fascinating journey from nearly a decade of clinical practice to her current role in higher education—and her dedication to transforming both graduate admissions and community health. A Massachusetts native, Dr. Salvatore earned both her undergraduate and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from N

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Preparing Students for Success in College and Beyond Episode #13 of Future Insight is now streaming on Spotify! Join Dr. Cynthia J Bice and Dr. Dean Antonio Cantù as they explore the future of education leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of global research.

A Team and Community Approach to Student Academic Success Episode #13 of Future Insight is now streaming on Spotify! Join Dr. Cynthia J Bice and Dr. Dean Antonio Cantù as they explore the future of education leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of global research.

Ad Astra Research Institute’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is seeking a non-affiliated committee member to help review research studies

Graduate Student Research Scholarships Program Spring 2025