Fair Student Loans: Research and Policy, Conversations with the Dean

  • Starts: 3:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Ends: 3:45 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025
Join Dean Penny Bishop and BU experts for a conversation on student debt forgiveness programs and overlooked state initiatives.

This webinar will explore accessibility barriers, systemic inequities, and policy solutions to better support historically marginalized groups, offering valuable insights for families, educators, and policymakers navigating the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis.

Speakers:

Jerry Whitmore, Jr., Assistant Professor, BU Wheelock

Nina L. Cesare, Research Scientist, BU School of Public Health