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EPISODE 19: UNIVERSITY + CITIES DURING COVID-19

Universities across the country are dealing with significant decisions around whether to remain open or closed during COVID-19. How are universities grappling with these decisions while remaining relevant? How are cities, dependent on the economic benefits of universities, dealing with the pandemic? On Episode 19 of “Coast to Coast,” we’ll chat with Omar Blaik, CEO & co-founder of U3 Advisors, a firm working with institutions to advance their mission and maximize their impact. We’ll hear directly from Omar on his experience in advising universities to create long-term economic strategies and look at what the future holds for these institutions and their cities.

Episode Resources

Provided by Guests

• U3 Research – At Risk Universities and Colleges
• U3 Dashboard – At Risk Universities and Colleges
• U3 Research – Student Housing Insecurity in Higher Education
• U3 Dashboard – Student Housing Affordability 
• Project News – Tulane University 
• Project News – Hazelwood Green
• U3’s initial take on COVID’s impact on anchor institutions (focused on higher ed.)