Dean's EduTalk - State of Education & the Role of Public Universities

The Dean's EduTalk featured multiple speakers with experience in education to speak about the role public universities play in the community and how they can improve positive ratings from students. Many of the speakers were from other universities, except for Dr. Aesha Mustafa, who is an Assistant Professor at EMU, and Jazz Parks, who is the Superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools. The event took place in the Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Gallery by Owen Cardenas)