The Real Value (Or Not) of College: Reframing Students' and Parents' Mindset on Higher Education

Season 5
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February 17, 2026

Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, ID, spoke with Veritas juniors and seniors last year about the value of a college education...or, perhaps more accurately, the (often) lack of real value in today's typical college education.

His talk will give parents and students a new perspective on college, helping you rethink your reasons for investing in higher education and pulling back the curtain on what truly makes for a worthwhile college investment (according to employers).

This season of Cultivate is sponsored by ⁠Hershey Financial Advisers⁠, a wealth management firm located at North Pointe Blvd in Lancaster, leading people to make better financial decisions, and empowering them to fulfill a vision beyond themselves.

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Dr. Ben Merkle

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