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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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Committing to Transformation: A Conversation with Katherine Rowe
Katherine Rowe, the 28th president at William and Mary, is recognized as an innovator in higher education. In this episode, she opens up about a time when her leadership was challenged and shares her advice on creating a sense of belonging on campus and removing obstacles to ensure student success.
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Sticking to Your Values: A Conversation with President Chrite
Brent Chrite, president of Bentley University, believes in the power of education to transform communities. In this episode, he shares his lessons from over 25 years in leadership positions. We discuss the importance of sticking with your core beliefs and his advice for remaining “relentlessly and energetically ” committed to students.
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The Power of Connection: A Conversation with President Elam
Harry Elam, president of Occidental College, is committed to creating environments where everyone can thrive. Having grown up in the turbulent era of court-ordered school desegregation in Boston, Elam is also a leader on issues of diversity and inclusion. We talked with President Elam about the power of connection and the importance of active listening.
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