Education That Pays Off: Cutting Debt, Building Skills

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University; Mark Milliron, President and CEO of National University; Shai Reshef, President of University of the People; and Martin Herrick, Head of Growth at Clasp. The conversation was moderated by Tyce Henry, Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group.

The panel explored the critical challenge of rising tuition costs and the urgent need to make higher education more accessible. Panelists discussed how institutions are reimagining value for students by focusing on affordability, delivering career-relevant skills, and creating innovative models to broaden access. With real-world strategies and bold thinking, the conversation examined how higher education can reclaim its promise as a driver of opportunity for all learners.