Summer Series: Future of Higher Education in the Midlands

Join us for the second annual Summer Series, where experts are paired with issues important to residents of the Midlands. Meet at Capital City Club for FREE breakfast July 12, to discuss the future of higher education in the midlands.

Columbia’s future is closely linked to the growth and success of its colleges and universities. We've invited a few of the key schools in the area, along with some other power players, to talk about plans for enrollment, student housing and development. How big is USC going to get? What's the future for the city's historically black colleges and universities? How do online offerings change the equation? 

This moderated panel will conclude with a Q&A session from the audience. Have burning questions? Now is your time to ask the experts!

Panelists:
Dr. Emmanuel Lalande, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Benedict College
Dr. Mary Wagner, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, University of South Carolina
Katherine Hilton, Executive Director of the McNair Center for Entrepreneurism and Community Engagement, Columbia College
Sylvia Littlejohn, Director of Enrollment Services, Midlands Technical College
Mark Ewing, General Manager, The Village at Columbia

Moderator: Chris Trainor, Free Times