[The forum] makes students feel like an equal member of a conversation instead of just an attendee.

It's an opportunity for students to engage in a professional leadership learning experience.

It?s been good for the students. It?s opened up some really good conversation.

Every single [scholarship recipient] I've spoken to has wanted to come back.

Companies are looking for people who know how to be independent, make good decisions, and be a team player...any student who is going to be in the workforce can benefit [from the event].

It?s very dismal. Nationwide, federal grants haven?t kept pace with tuition, so students have to borrow more. Loan indebtedness is soaring.