How do universities prepare students for a world shaped by AI?

Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as Jay Hartzell chats with Willy Walker about how universities are rethinking the student journey, from first principles to technical skills, to ensure graduates are ready to step into the workforce. Watch the episode. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Education #AI #HigherEd #Leadership #CRE #ThoughtLeadership source

Introducing WDSuite | A CRE Market Research Platform

WDSuite by Walker & Dunlop: a smarter, faster way to power your commercial real estate goals. Explore insights, market data, and research on multifamily and CRE trends with Walker & Dunlop’s Suite your hub for smarter real estate decisions. source

Is AI sparking a new era for liberal arts education?

Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as Jay Hartzell joins Willy Walker to discuss why reading, writing, and human centered skills may hold the advantage in a rapidly changing world. Watch the replay. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #AI #LiberalArts #FutureOfWork #CRE #ThoughtLeadership source

Redefining Excellence in Education with Jay Hartzell

On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Jay Hartzell, President of Southern Methodist University (SMU) – one of the nation’s premier research and teaching universities. At a time of historic momentum for the university – record applications, investments in technology, and an athletics program on the ascent – Jay brings a bold and forward-looking vision to SMU. He and Willy discussed key moments in Jay’s upbringing and career, his entry into the real estate world, how AI is influencing the SMU curriculum and driving a renaissance of liberal arts, how to produce well-rounded students, SMU’s move into the ACC, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 02:18 Willy introduces Jay Hartzell 03:10 Teenage Jay Hartzell’s ambitions 04:36 Getting a PhD before entering the job world 06:22 Jay’s thesis on executive compensation 07:05 From a finance PhD to real estate 08:50 When Jay’s leadership skills were recognized 11:26 Investment deals in SMU 12:44 Becoming president of the University of Texas 14:40 The What Starts Here campaign 15:29 How is Jay helping SMU grow? 18:29 Bringing a team that contributed significant growth 21:06 What makes Jay’s work at UT and SMU different? 22:53 Most surprising conversations on the walking tour 24:21 Living in Austin 25:44 The edge of urban versus rural schools 28:06 Do housing costs cause issues? 29:06 Faculty sourcing versus student competition 30:16 The renaissance of liberal arts 33:05 Staying on top of technology 36:11 Utilizing AI in accounting 40:09 The new stock exchange opening 42:53 Is integrity teachable? 46:02 The impact of classroom versus campus learning 48:05 Fraternities and sororities in the SMU experience 50:27 The future of SMU 54:07 SMU and sports 55:52 SMU’s mark in football and basketball 01:00:23 Is a lacrosse program in the works? 01:01:46 Willy’s message to Jay GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source

Why do we fear silence?

Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as Erling Kagge, the explorer who walked to the North and South Poles, reflects on the power of stillness. He explains why most people seek noise to escape themselves—and how silence helps us reconnect with who we truly are. Hear his conversation with Willy Walker about self-discovery, perspective, and the timeless value of listening inward. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Explore #Silence #SelfDiscovery #CRE #ThoughtLeadership source

What if belief is the first step toward any great adventure?

Tune into this week’s episode of the Walker Webcast as Erling Kagge chats with Willy Walker about how curiosity begins at birth, why it never truly disappears, belief, discovery, and the lifelong instinct to explore. Watch it here. #WalkerWebcast #RealEstate #WalkerDunlop #Explore #Belief #Discovery #CRE #ThoughtLeadership source