The HigherED Podcast invites college presidents, provosts, and ed‑tech innovators and explores practical ways to improve education and impactful trends in the space such as AI.

Episodes blend candid leadership stories, culture commentary, and actionable strategies, so guests should come ready to dive into real challenges and share concrete takeaways that other higher‑ed leaders can implement tomorrow.

Major Donald Smith & Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith, owners of Sapientia One Global Solutions, first came to the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in November of 2024. Assigned to one of our senior business consultants, Douglas Harding, they worked through business planning, applying for business certifications, and general marketing initiatives. Sapientia One Global Solutions officially launched in May of 2025. Congratulations Donald and Alicia!. The Duquesne University SBDC team wishes you nothing but the best.