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Episode #313: Why Your Institution Needs to Elevate Its Digital Student Experience

Most students aren’t dropping out because they’re disengaged—they’re falling behind because your tech isn’t meeting their needs. In this energizing episode, Dustin chats with Shana Holman, Head of Strategic Engagement and Alliances at Pathify, about the results of Pathify’s 2025 Student Digital Experience Survey. They unpack why digital friction is far more than an IT problem—it's a barrier to academic success, mental health, and student belonging.

From the mounting demand for unified platforms to the hidden equity issues plaguing your tech stack, this episode makes a compelling case for why…

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