Conversations on the Oaks

For more than 30 years, the concept of growth mindset has been used to encourage students to take on academic challenges on every level of education. At Dillard University, the practice is being used to increase student performance and achievement as part of the United Negro College Fund's Career Pathways Initiative. Dr. Cleo Allen, who leads the initiative along with Dr. Casey Schreiber, talks about the value of growth mindset and how it is being implemented at the University.

In the wake of an active summer of racial protests, Dillard University started a Center for Racial Justice. The center's director, Dr. Ashraf Esmail, discusses what it will take to advance racial justice and also what the Center for Racial Justice looks to accomplish.

Taylor Gentry opens up about her and her father's battle with COVID-19 while in her hometown Nashville. In an honest interview, she talks about letting her guard down and issues stern warnings to her peers as universities prepare for their Fall 2020 return to campus.