Since the Lewis College of Business closed in 2013, there hasn’t been a single historically Black college or university in the whole of Michigan. That is until now. Shoe designer and entrepreneur, D’Wayne Edwards, is helping to bring back Lewis College under a new name and mission. On today’s podcast episode, representation in design, opening doors, and maybe some broader lessons for higher education.

GUEST: 

D’Wayne Edwards, Founder of PENSOLE & PENSOLE Lewis College of Business & Design

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.

Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT.

Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Since the Lewis College of Business closed in 2013, there hasn&rsquo;t been a single historically Black college or university in the whole of Michigan. That is until now. Shoe designer and entrepreneur, D&rsquo;Wayne Edwards, is helping to bring back Lewis College under a new name and mission. On today&rsquo;s podcast episode, representation in design, opening doors, and maybe some broader lessons for higher education.
GUEST:&nbsp;
D&rsquo;Wayne Edwards, Founder of PENSOLE &amp; PENSOLE Lewis College of Business &amp; Design
Looking for more conversations from Stateside?<a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside"> Right this way.</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider<a href="https://bit.ly/358m02D"> supporting our work.</a>
Stateside&rsquo;s theme music is by<a href="https://14kt.bandcamp.com/"> 14KT</a>.
Additional music by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

Stateside

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/3RJN5Ul">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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