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Tribune Publishing Virtual College Fair
Connecting Universities, Colleges, Vocational Schools & More with Prospective Students, Parents & Families
- Virtual events are safe, convenient & here to stay! Tribune Publishing is proud to launch this FREE online event series and content hub in August 2021; designed to provide students, parents and families easy access to the latest higher education information.
- This interactive, easy-to-navigate event experience will feature a wide variety of schools and exhibitors from all over the country, expert keynote speakers, virtual campus tours, live chats and fun giveaways.
- Tribune Publishing is a media company, headquartered in Chicago, IL, and rooted in award-winning journalism. With 10 newspaper brands under our umbrella across the country, we strongly support the development of educated, informed and engaged citizens through higher education.
- The event series and content hub will be available LIVE or at you leisure on-demand for over 2 weeks.
Past Speakers & Topics

Jeff Selingo NYT Higher Education Best-Selling Author, Special Advisor/Professor of Practice at Arizona State University and Lisa Heffernan NYT Business Best-Selling Author and Co-Founder/Co-Author of Grown & Flown
“Who Gets In and Why” – NYT Higher Education Best-Selling Author Jeff Selingo talks to Grown & Flown Co-Founder, Lisa Heffernan

Alina Dominguez
Manager of Academic Advising Services
College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Florida International University
Know Before You Go: How to Select an Appropriate Major

Justin Childs and Elliott Warner
Admissions Coordinators
Florida International University
First Generation @ FIU, Real Challenges, Real Triumphs: Resources and Opportunities for First Generation Students

Lazara Franzoi Sardinas
Financial Aid Officer III
Florida International University
Conceptos Básicos de Ayuda Financiera
(Financial Aid Basics Presented in Spanish)
(Financial Aid Basics Presented in Spanish)

Dr. John Williams
Dean
Alfred State College – State University of New York SUNY
Applied Learning Advantage: Your Path to an In-demand Career

Nikkie Herman, Chief Diversity Officer & Desmond Davis, Asst. Dir. of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Alfred State College - State University of New York SUNY
Welcome Home! A Checklist for Selecting an Inclusive Campus

Victoria Webster-Perez, MLS
Associate Director of Admissions
Stetson University
Private vs. Public: What’s Right for Me?

Alyssa Bowlby
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Yleana Leadership Foundation; SSA Online College Prep
Alyssa the SAT Expert talks COVID and the future of the SATs:
Now that SATs are being canceled and colleges are going test-optional, what does the future look like for the SAT?

Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington
Co-Founders and Co-Authors
Grown & Flown
What Parents Do that Helps or Hurts During the College Admissions Process

Dr. Hisham Shaban
Dean, School of Business
Miami Regional University
Becoming a Leader through a Master’s Degree in Business Administration Offered by Miami Regional University

Elaine Rubin
Director of Corporate Communications
Edvisors
The FAFSA® Explained: What Students and Parents Need to Know

Neha Gupta
Founder & CEO
College Shortcuts
How to Navigate Competitive Admissions During the Pandemic

Dr. Robert Steele
Chairperson, Computer Science
Capitol Technology University
The Jobs Boom in Artificial Intelligence

Ralph De Bierre
Recruitment Officer
Eastern North America / Brazil Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
Insights into Education and Careers in the Hospitality Industry

Ralph De BierreRecruitment Officer, Eastern North America / Brazil (EHL)Cora Morrison Associate Director Undergraduate Programs, North America IE UniversityBeata Williams, MPANorth American Liaison – Chicago | Guidance & Recruitment Office Bocconi UniversityIoana Alexandra Benea
Team Leader - Global Recruitment & Marketing |Global Recruitment Office Modul University Vienna
Why Should You Choose a University in Europe?