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This isn't your typical lecture—it's a dynamic, interactive event where you'll hear from leading experts, engage in small group discussions, and help shape the conversation about how students can thrive both professionally and as engaged citizens. Whether you're a student charting your path, a parent investing in education, an educator shaping tomorrow's leaders, a business leader seeking skilled graduates, or a policymaker influencing Rhode Island's future, this forum offers fresh perspectives on one of today's most pressing questions: How do we prepare students for both meaningful careers and purposeful lives? Expect lively dialogue moderated by WPRI's Ted Nesi, thought-provoking insights, and the chance to connect with fellow community members who care about the future of education. Plus, there's a pre-event reception to meet the speakers!

Featured speakers Richard Detweiler (liberal arts advocate) and Paul Harrington (workforce education expert) bring decades of experience and research to explore how different educational approaches can work together rather than compete. President Warner launched this Presidential Forum series to create space for the kind of thoughtful, respectful dialogue that strengthens both our institution and our democracy. In a time when complex questions demand nuanced answers, Â鶹ԭ´´ is committed to fostering conversations that matter—bringing together diverse perspectives to find common ground and chart a path forward that serves all students.