Sumit Karn

Organizational Sociologist | Global Innovation Diffusion, Social Networks, and Cultural Sociology | Ph.D. Researcher at @Columbia's @TeachersCollege

[Sumit Karn @TheSumitKarn]

Online won’t save higher ed - intentional online will.

In my latest op-ed for @timeshighered (Sept 22, 2025), I argue that thoughtful online design can stabilize enrollment without sacrificing quality. Read more at: https://t.co/OPPe07WKsM

[Times Higher Education @timeshighered]

Opinion: Demographic and political headwinds are threatening the future of many colleges. But, done right, online education can be their saviour, says Sumit Karn
https://t.co/oO0UVzWqNc

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Along with
@TeachersCollege colleagues, I have published an article examining the impact of distance learning in higher education, highlighting significant adoption increases, threshold limitations, and policy implications for equitable access. Read here: https://t.co/m5Lnm28loh

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Privileged to present my study on sociopolitical attitudes and religious beliefs towards the Indian education system at #CIES2024 in Miami, exploring the determinants of public opinion in India. The audience was highly engaged and asked insightful questions. @TC_ICeducation

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@HallaHolmars @cies_us @TC_ICeducation @CIESNewScholars @NYAAPOR @CIESouthAsiaSIG That would be amazing. I look forward to seeing you soon, Halla.

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The halls of @TeachersCollege have borne witness to the beginning of the tale of education changes sweeping the world. I am proud to continue my doctoral journey where Dewey, Russell, Monroe, Kilpatrick, Ambedkar, Mead, and Mann, among others luminaries, graced those corridors.

[Teachers College, Columbia University @TeachersCollege]

True change begins at TC, where Sumit journeyed to expand access to education. How will you bring true change to the world? We want to hear from you 👉 https://t.co/NU4puTNJWT.

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@denstreete Congratulations, Dr. @denstreete! Well earned. Thank you for all that you do! Indeed, I’m a proud former @UCBerkeley’s Pipeline to Ph.D. Bootcamp fellow.

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@austinlwright @HarrisPolicy Congratulations for this deserving honor, Dr. @austinlwright! 🎉

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@PrasannaKr2000 @EverettCC @WSUEverett @TeachersCollege @Columbia Happy to connect and share resources, @PrasannaKr2000! Feel free to drop me a PM, and we can schedule a time to talk.

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@tomasesper You will be missed, friend. Incredible things await you.

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@EngelLC Congratulations, Prof. @EngelLC! Incredible news, indeed.

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@tony_jack @PrincetonUPress @hgse @BUWheelock @InequalityHKS @RadInstitute @ASAnews @ASA_SoE The Privileged Poor was an important read, Dr. @tony_jack. Looking forward to reading this when it comes out.

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@fatmastufan9 @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thank you!

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From a small public school in a remote village of Bihar (India) to an M.A. graduate of @TeachersCollege and now a Ph.D. student @Columbia.

I do this for my 10-year-old self, walking barefoot for miles to attend school, knowing that my teacher may or may not show up that day.

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@EduEle5 @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thank you!

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@SatpathyOnTruth @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thank you!

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@safyanjabbar @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thanks, @safyanjabbar!

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@Prof_Nishith_P @TeachersCollege @Columbia Nice to meet you! Where in Bihar are you from? I would love to get to know you more.

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@DrJeffreyP @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thank you, @DrJeffreyP!

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@LanreShaper @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thank you!

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@HallaHolmars @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thanks, Halla! 🙏🏼

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@AmbastaSumita @TeachersCollege @Columbia Thank you so much, Dr. Ambasta! 🙏🏼