Students need a voice, so they stepped up. On this episode of Dragon Talk, host Timilehin Daramola is joined by three members of the 2025/26 Student Government Association; President Christione Johnson, Vice President Maryam Abdurrahman and Secretary/Treasurer Nadia Bayiga.

The group reflects on their time on the SGA and as students in general, the challenge of balancing their roles as leaders and their responsibilities as students, and what their next steps are. The team also leaves some words of advice and encouragement for the 2026/27 SGA, who we'll be speaking to in a future episode of Dragon Talk.

Tune in to hear what the next generation of leadership looks like!

What happens when you look at the future of modern education through a global lens?

On this episode, Ryan Record connects with public policy expert, scholar, and parent Dr. Lanlan Xu to reframe how we view student success. Drawing from her experience and understanding of American, Chinese, and German methodologies, Dr. Xu breaks down how educational hubs like HCC are equipping students with the know-how they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving 21st-century workforce.

Tune in for a refreshing, cross-cultural look at building the adaptability and critical thinking skills the next generation needs to succeed.