In the Media
Dr. Jennifer Stephan has been featured in national podcasts, articles, and professional conferences on topics including college admissions strategy, engineering and computer science education, college success and academic recovery, and higher education leadership.
Across these appearances, she draws on decades of experience as a university engineering dean, former computer science professor, admissions insider, and college counselor to discuss student thriving, educational fit, STEM pathways, academic recovery, and the evolving challenges facing higher education. Underlying this work is the Deep-Fit™ Framework, developed by Jennifer Stephan to help students identify educational environments where they can thrive academically, personally, and over the long term.
Below are selected media appearances, interviews, articles, and professional presentations.
Media Appearances and Articles
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Taking a Medical Leave of Absence From College
Tests and the Rest podcast with Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley
May 5, 2026
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Engineering in College - What Applicants Need to Know with Dr. Jennifer Stephan
The College Talk Show with Chris Bell
May 1, 2026
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Choosing Majors in the Age of AI with Dr. Jennifer Stephan
College Admissions Podcast With Anna Ren and Mark Hofer
February 9, 2026
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Jennifer Stephan Has Spent Decades in Higher Education Guiding Others to the Right Path
Carnegie Mellon Accomplished Alumna Profile
February 5, 2026
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Alum Jennifer Stephan Shares 3 Things Most Families Get Wrong About College Fit
Carnegie Mellon Alum Community Piece
February 5, 2026
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Picking Your Engineering Path
Podcast with Chuck Erickson
December 11, 2025
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The Changing Work of College Advising
Tufts School of Engineering Article
July 23, 2025
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The Evolving Work of College Advising
The Chronicle of Higher Education Virtual Forum
July 16, 2025
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Is an AI Major Right for Your Teen?
Podcast with Lisa Marker Robbins
June 24, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence As An Undergraduate Major: What You Need To Know
Tests and the Rest podcast with Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley
January 14, 2025
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265. Tufts University - Dr. Jennifer Stephan - Dean of Academic Advising and Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering
Podcast with John Durante, Ed.D.
November 13, 2024
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Find Your Deep-Fit College: Thrive in College & Beyond
Podcast with Dave The Scholarship Coach
May 18, 2024
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IEC Profile: Jennifer Stephan
Tests and the Rest podcast with Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley
March 29, 2024
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Navigating The Competitive Landscape Of Computer Science And Engineering Admissions
Tests and the Rest podcast with Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley
January 23, 2024
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Determine Whether a STEM Major Is the Right Choice
By Shane LaGesse
August 1, 2023
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How to Build the Right College List for Engineering Majors
Podcast with Lisa Marker Robbins
July 18, 2023
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The College Search for Undecided Students
by Travis Minor
Based on Interview with Jennifer Stephan
June 13, 2023
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The College Search for Undecided Students
Interview with Travis Minor
May 17, 2023
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Navigating Computer Science Admissions
Podcast with Lisa Marker Robbins
February 21, 2023
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A Focus on Mental Health on Campus
by Kim Thurler
October 10, 2019
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New summer program in Pavia, Italy bridges humanities, sciences
By Elie Levine
November 26, 2019
Selected Presentations and Professional Speaking
Jennifer Stephan has presented nationally on topics including artificial intelligence in higher education, engineering and computer science admissions, student advising and support systems, and the evolving challenges facing students and colleges.
"Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an Undergraduate Major", Independent Educational Consultants Association Spring Conference, Detroit, MI, May 7, 2025.
"Is Artificial Intelligence Changing College Counseling?", Featured College Session, Independent Educational Consultants Association Spring Conference, Seattle, WA, May 10, 2023.
"Navigating the Computer Science Admissions Landscape", Independent Educational Consultants Association Fall Conference, San Diego, CA, November 9, 2022.
“Policies and Practices that Decrease Student Stress and Anxiety”, Center for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching Symposium, Tufts University, December 10, 2019.
“Technology and Academia” panel discussion at the Women and Technology Summit, Technology Education and Networking Conference for College Women at Harvard University, February 16, 2008.
“The Role of Hardware Courses in the CS Curriculum at Small Colleges” panel discussion at the Northeast Regional Conference of the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, May 2002.
To explore these topics further, learn more about the Deep-Fit™ Framework and Lantern’s approach to College Admissions Counseling, College Success Coaching, and College Crisis Support.
You can also explore our complete guide to engineering college admissions, complete guide to computer science college admissions, and our complete college admissions timeline guide.