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Empowering Students to Find Their Purpose: A Conversation with President Morris
Kathryn Morris, the 19th president of St. Lawrence University, has dedicated her life to higher education. Before her presidency, she was Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Butler University, overseeing key institutional priorities and strategic planning. In this episode, we discuss how education changed the trajectory of her family, how to ground yourself…
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Leading by Listening: A Conversation with President Alison Byerly
Dr. Alison Byerly has served as president of Carleton College since 2021 and is the school’s first woman president. A scholar of Victorian literature and culture, Byerly is the author of two scholarly books and has written and spoken extensively on the role of technology in higher education. In our conversation, she highlights the power…
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Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusive Communities: A Conversation with President Linda LeMura
Linda LeMura, the 14th President of Le Moyne College, is the first female layperson to lead a Jesuit institution of higher education in the U.S. As a first-generation college student, LeMura explains education’s pivotal role in shaping her life. She also shares what inspires her drive to give back and build inclusive communities and how…
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Creatively Connecting To Your Community: A Conversation with President Wesley Fugate
Dr. Wesley Fugate, the 20th President of Wilson College, has led the institution since January 2020. Under his guidance, the college introduced new academic programs and initiatives for diversity and inclusion. In our conversation, he shares the importance of educating students about justice and honorable living and the power of using humor to connect with…
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Navigating Change: A Conversation with President Stephen Thorsett
Willamette President Stephen Thorsett is a prominent astrophysicist with over two decades of expertise as a scholar and academic leader. In our conversation, he shares the importance of creating nimble and dynamic institutions that can respond to the needs of their communities. He also shares his advice on how leaders can find the right opportunities…
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The Importance of Feedback: A Conversation with President Mistick
Barbara Mistick is the President of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Before that, she served as the 19th president of Wilson College, where she implemented several initiatives to make the college more accessible and affordable to students. In our conversation, President Mistick describes how her childhood experiences shaped her career, how to…
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Leadership, Learning, and Identity: A Conversation with President Sean Decatur
Dr. Sean Decatur has served as president of the American Museum of Natural History since 2022. He previously led Kenyon College for nine years. We talked with President Decatur about the importance of learning and how our identities shape our leadership.
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The Power of Vulnerability: A Conversation with President John Bravman
John Bravman is among the longest-serving Presidents at Bucknell University, and under his leadership, the university has experienced some of the most significant achievements in its 176-year history. In our conversation, Bravman shares the importance of learning from failure and the power of vulnerability.
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Championing Education, Equity, and Ethics: A Conversation with President Suzanne Rivera
Macalester College President Suzanne Rivera is an advocate for social justice and is firmly committed to creating access to higher education. In our conversation, she shares her unique educational experience, her path to the presidency, and explains how her “why” shapes her leadership through difficult times.
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