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Ilana Horwitz’s Signature Keynotes & Programs

“Fantastic talk at Council of Graduate Schools by Ilana Horwitz on her book “The Entrepreneurial Scholar”. Very actionable and high-value activities for students that are easy to implement. I like the questions and think about how I’m going to put some of the activities into my existing lectures and create new ones!”

Tracy Costello, PhD

Assistant Dean, Postdoc Affairs & MS/PhD/Postdoc professional development

Ilana Horwitz’s Signature Keynotes & Programs

The Entrepreneurial Scholar

Equip graduate students, postdocs, and academic leaders with the mindset shifts needed to succeed in an uncertain academic landscape. Topics include agency, knowledge production, and navigating uncertainty, supported by interactive frameworks and tools.

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Gender, Class, and the Hidden Architecture of Inequality​

Based on her forthcoming book, this talk reveals why boys drop out of the education system early, why girls seem to persist longer, and why class reshapes both experiences, transforming how institutions support student success.

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Religion, Social Class, and Educational Stratification

Ilana examines how religious upbringing influences academic outcomes and why scholars must take religion seriously as a stratifying force.

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Why Bring Ilana to Your Event?

Award-Winning Scholar and Author

Author of God, Grades, and Graduation, The Entrepreneurial Scholar, and the forthcoming Boys Alone, Girls Exhausted, Ilana's work has earned national recognition for advancing conversations about education, identity, and opportunity.

Trusted Voice on Today's Most Pressing Educational Challenges

Ilana helps audiences understand the forces shaping student success, from the gender gap in higher education to graduate student development, social class, religion, and educational opportunity.

Engaging, Interactive, and Practical

Whether delivering a keynote, workshop, or facilitated discussion, Ilana combines evidence, storytelling, and audience engagement to create experiences that spark meaningful conversations long after the event ends.

Research That Resonates Beyond the Academy

A committed public scholar, Ilana bridges the gap between rigorous research and real-world application, making her insights valuable for both academic and non-academic audiences.