My recent podcast with the indefatigible Drew Davidson (no relation–although I like to call him “Cuz”) is now live on the Play Story Press website. In these dismal, troubled times, Play Story reminds us that creative, constructive, meaningful play is a joyful necessity at every age, even at the worst of times–especially at the worst … Let’s Play! Podcast at PlayStory Press
I’m very excited to be the first guest on the all-new Futures Initiative Podcast! “Inspiring conversations that bridge theory and practice!” Hosted by FI’s Director, Shelly Eversley, the first episode is “Why Innovation Needs Equity”—and why you can’t have innovation without it. (Spoiler alert: “innovation” without equity is just “status quo,” business as usual: who … Launching a Futures Initiative Podcast
https://hastac.hcommons.org/ On May 8, 2025, the Futures Initiative (FI) and HASTAC co-hosted a timely and provocative event: AI and the Future of Higher Education. Held as part of the Futures Initiative’s 10th anniversary celebration, the conversation brought together two visionary thinkers—Alondra Nelson (Institute for Advanced Study and Center for American Progress) and FI Founder Cathy N. Davidson—to explore … “AI And the Future of Higher Education”
“At an event marking her retirement, Distinguished Professor Cathy N. Davidson and fellow scholars reflected on what’s at stake for higher education and how it must evolve. “The future of higher ed is uncertain, but one thing is clear: silence is not an option.” Panelists: Nancy Cantor (President, Hunter College): William Kelly (President Emeritus, the … The Future of Higher Education, May 8, 2025
On February 7th, I had an invigorating conversation with Toby Miller on his podcast, culturalstudies, about a wide ranger of topics: post ’80s neoliberalism in higher education, social mobility and my advice to EVERY grad student today, British cultural studies, my admiration for CUNY, and dyslexia. You can listen to the podcast by clicking here, or … Cathy Davidson & Toby Miller talk on the podcast, culturalstudies
Cuny Cast, Dec 7, 2023, url: https://www1.cuny.edu/mu/podcasts/2023/12/07/cunys-transformation-swat-team/
In episode 6 of “Social Learning Amplified,” Eric Mazur invites Professors Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis from The City University of New York (CUNY) to discuss their new book, The New College Classroom. They discuss active learning, changing their classrooms, and creating an environment that is truly conducive to learning.
Cathy Davidson sat down with Jeffrey R. Young to discuss active learning principles in the classroom.
Cathy Davidson and Christina Katopodis sat down with Bonni Stachowiak to discuss The New College Classroom.