Sheryl Crow, Sabrina Elba
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Singer Sheryl Crow chats with Jennifer about her new album, “Evolution.”
Sabrina Elba from S’ABLE Labs Skincare also stops by.
Jennifer then welcomes Dr. Luke Wood of Sacramento, California. Last July, he became permanent president of Sacramento State, the youngest among all the nation’s public four-year colleges and universities. Despite facing adversity, including being born while his biological mother was incarcerated, growing up in foster care, and facing housing and food insecurities, Dr. Wood graduated from college, crediting Sac State's support. Now, he aims to boost graduation rates for former foster youth, launching the Black Honors College initiative.
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April 12, 2024
College President Wants the Highest Graduation Rate for Former Foster Youth
Jennifer meets Sacramento State’s president Dr. Luke Wood — the youngest permanent president in all of the nation’s public four-year colleges and universities. Born while his biological mother was incarcerated and raised in the foster care system, Dr. Luke shares how he has made it his mission to help young people struggling with food and housing insecurities.