Rethinking Higher Education with Dr. Joshua Hall (West Virginia University)

In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Joshua Hall, Dean of the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, for a conversation about leadership, mentorship, economic opportunity, and the future of higher education. Josh shares how one professor changed the course of his life, why thriving communities are built on strong institutions, and how visionary leadership can reshape an entire state. From helping secure a transformational $20 million gift to launching nationally recognized programs in business ethics, artificial intelligence, and experiential learning, he explains why the best leaders focus less on preserving institutions and more on redesigning them to serve people better. Along the way, Josh offers practical lessons on building teams, aligning incentives, raising bold philanthropic support, embracing experimentation, and preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Whether you lead a nonprofit, a business, a university, or simply want to make a greater impact through your own work, this conversation offers an inspiring look at what it really means to go big by investing in people and creating opportunities that last.