The Idealist.org Podcasts

The Idealist.org Podcasts

This podcast tells stories of individuals and groups changing their communities in innovative ways to inspire you to do the same as well as interviews with nonprofit professionals about developing your career in the public good.

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January 6, 2012 21 mins

Philosophy isn’t generally thought of as a cross-cultural tool, but for Peter Vernezze, who left a position as philosophy professor at a U.S. university to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in China, philosophy is exactly that. 

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A unique design for education is...
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The Master of Social Work prepares students with the practice me...
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The Master of Social Work prepares students with the practice me...
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The Master of Social Work prepares students with the practice methods, ethical and social values, and scientif...
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Public policy masters degrees emphasize analyzing and evaluating ...
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Public policy masters degrees emphasize analyzing and evaluating ...
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December 16, 2011 12 mins
Public policy masters degrees emphasize analyzing and evaluating information to solve policy problems. MPP grad...
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In Conflict resolution masters programs, students learn how to an...
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December 15, 2011 14 mins

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Do you have student loans? Are you thinking about borrowing money for grad school? This episode of the Idealist Grad Schools podcast takes a closer look at two student debt relief programs established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act.

  • Listen now to Part Two which focuses on Income-Based Repayment, a crucial component of PSLF that is available now and that allows you to make even $0 payments to your loans, if that’s...
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Do you have student loans? Are you thinking about borrowing money for grad school? This episode of the Idealist Grad Schools podcast takes a closer look at two student debt relief programs established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act.

  • Listen to Part One of the podcast which focuses on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, in which many nonprofit and government workers stand to gain tens of thousands o...
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With a plethora of graduate disciplines available to you—MBA, MPA, Social Work—you may be wondering, why should I go for a specialized degree in nonprofit management?

  • When you enroll in a nonprofit management grad program, you gain the skills and knowledge specific to and necessary for leadership in this growing and dynamic sector.
  • Furthermore, your classmates will be very likely to share your interest in and knowledge of miss...
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This week the Idealist Grad Fairs launch in New York City and Washington, DC. What will you study in grad school?

With a plethora of graduate disciplines available to you—MBA, MPA, Social Work—you may be wondering, why should I go for a specialized degree in nonprofit management?

  • When you enroll in a nonprofit management grad program, you gain the skills and knowledge specific to and necessary for leadership in this growing a...
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This week the Idealist Grad Fairs launch in New York City and Washington, DC. What will you study in grad school?

With a plethora of graduate disciplines available to you—MBA, MPA, Social Work—you may be wondering, why should I go for a specialized degree in nonprofit management?

  • When you enroll in a nonprofit management grad program, you gain the skills and knowledge specific to and necessary for leadership in this growing a...
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