A thought leader in the education space
Caroline Levander joined Professor Gad Saad on The Saad Truth podcast, where the conversation quickly expanded far beyond the premise of her new book “Invent Ed.” Watch the candid, often philosophical back-and-forth on why interdisciplinarity matters, how academic culture unintentionally narrows creative possibility and what students misunderstand about the very idea of going to college.
Recent articles & interviews
How American colleges are drifting toward elitism, replicating European models and neglecting what made U.S. education special
February 3, 2026
This conversation is central to understanding the principles that have long supported accessibility and innovation in the American system.
Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum
January 12, 2026
Dr. Caroline Levander spoke with Amy Lieberman of The Conversation about the benefits of attending university today and the value it provides.
Rice University: Leading Research in Paris Region
January 12, 2026
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Caroline Levander, Vice President for Global Strategy at Rice University, shares insights into the university’s international expansion strategy, the strategic role of the Paris Region in advancing cutting-edge research, and how Rice’s growing presence in France is strengthening transatlantic collaboration across science, technology, and the humanities.
Education Revolution: Dr. Caroline Levander Of Rice University On Innovative Approaches That Are Transforming Education
December 11, 2025
Dr. Caroline Levander spoke with Eden Gold from Authority Magazine about the innovative approaches transforming education today and her new book, Invent Ed.
'Global Talent Is Non-Negotiable': Rice University Stands With Indian Students Amid US Policy Shifts
The Top 50 Women Leaders in Education for 2025
Rice partners with Texas House during SXSW, Discussion with Dr. Sunny Shuoyang Zhang
Keynote: “From On-Premise to On-line Campus,” University Leadership Summit
“Reinventing the Student Experience for 2020 and Beyond,” Times Higher Education Student Success Forum
“The Global Future of Education,” Aspen Institute Forum for the Future of Higher Education
Keynote: “Faulkner’s Age, Age in Faulkner’s Work,” Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Annual Conference
“Rethinking the Ends of the Humanities,” French Association of American Studies, Nantes
“Do Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities Serve the Public Good?,” Summit on Excellence in Higher Education, Harvard University
Should a College be a Museum or a Startup? Why Universities Need to Teach Failure
October 18, 2025
Dr. Caroline Levander recently joined Andrew Keen on the “Keen On America” podcast to discuss “Invent Ed: How an American Tradition of Innovation Can Transform College Today” and why it’s time to stop thinking of the university as a museum and start treating it as a startup.