July 24, 2026

Season 10. Episode 99: Dr. Jenni Murphy, Dean of the College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State

By Adrian Ruiz

In Episode 99 of In Our Tribe, Dr. Jenni Murphy, Dean of the College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State, discusses the challenges facing higher education and why this moment calls for innovation, discipline, and methodical change. She reflects on the reality that meaningful progress doesn’t happen without disruption—and why rethinking outdated systems is necessary to better serve future generations.

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