Bridging Academia and Real-World Real Estate Challenges With Meagan McCollum

Meagan McCollum is the Director of the Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Tulsa, a program focused on research, education, and industry engagement in real estate. She focuses on real estate finance and market analysis, bringing valuable experience from both academic and industry settings. Before joining the University of Tulsa, she taught at Baruch College in New York City and has conducted research on land use, zoning policies, and housing markets. Meagan also leads initiatives that connect students with real estate professionals. In this episode… Real estate education often struggles to bridge the gap between academia and industry, leaving students unprepared for real-world challenges. Can we change that by integrating professional engagement, research, and hands-on learning? How do universities play a bigger role in equipping future professionals with the tools to navigate today’s dynamic market? According to Meagan McCollum, a seasoned expert in real estate finance, fostering collaboration between academia and industry is essential for progress. She highlights that real estate professionals often face market uncertainties, zoning regulations, and financing hurdles, issues that academic research can help solve. By integrating data-driven insights, universities can provide students with practical skills and innovative solutions, making them better prepared for the workforce. In this episode of The Same Day Podcast, host Yoni Schmidt sits down with Meagan McCollum, Director of the Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Tulsa, to discuss how academia and industry can work together to tackle real estate’s biggest challenges. They explore Tulsa’s evolving market, the impact of public policy on housing, and how students gain hands-on experience. Meagan also shares insights on the future of real estate education.