Radical Cooperation Podcast
Radical Cooperation Podcast
Radical Cooperation is a podcast in which higher education leaders explore collaboration as the key to lasting change. Host Dr. Michael Horowitz, together with presidents, chancellors, and trailblazing experts, dives into thought-provoking conversations about solutions to some of the most pressing issues in higher education. From fostering partnerships across institutions to leveraging innovation over tradition, each episode unpacks how cooperation, not competition, drives success.
We’ve proven that sharing expertise and resources fosters education that prepares students to tackle pressing societal issues.

Podcast Episodes
Radical Cooperation Podcast
Why Basic Needs Are the Next Frontier in Student Success
Higher education measures success in grades, credits, and completion rates. What those metrics rarely capture is what gets in the way: a broken-down car, a missed bus, a laptop the student doesn’t own, or twenty dollars that the family
Radical Cooperation Podcast
How Four Catholic Universities Built a New Kind of Alliance
Higher education is often framed as a competition for students, rankings, and resources. But as financial pressures grow and the challenges facing colleges become more complex, some institutions are exploring a different path — one built on partnership rather than isolation.
Radical Cooperation Podcast
What Real Industry-Integrated Education Looks Like
The disconnect between higher education and the workforce is widely acknowledged but rarely addressed at the institutional level. Most universities respond by adding internships, expanding career services, or launching new programs. Few are built on the premise that half of





