Higher Ed Budgets for the Post-COVID Era

Many of the world’s poorest communities are still threatened by deadly infectious diseases that have become rare in wealthier nations. That’s why the foundation has committed more than $27 billion to the discovery, development and delivery of lifesaving vaccines since its founding.

Dale Whittaker introduces himself as interim director of the Gates Foundation’s Postsecondary Learning & Navigation team and shares how the team’s work is evolving to help more learners earn credentials of value. He highlights three critical points in the learner journey—navigating to and through college, succeeding in foundational courses, and ensuring credits and learning carry forward—while underscoring the role of partners, innovation, and stronger connections across systems.