Most Visionary Education Leader - 2024
In this issue of Higher Education Digest, we take a closer look at the complex tapestry of international education, providing guidance, insights and inspiration to students who are embarking on this transformative journey.
SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering in Dallas, Texas, is on the cusp of an extraordinary new era. Over the past year, the school has undertaken a journey toward transforming into a world-class, research-focused and student-centric educational experience for future engineers.
Alcorn State University boasts a rich tradition of excellence and a profound historical legacy, having been the nation’s first public historically black land-grant institution. Today, it continues to carve pathways to success and prosperity for its students.
The Naveen Jindal School of Management stands out as a top-tier business school, offering students the best of both worlds: the quality and attention of a private university at a price accessible to all.
Tory Patterson, Co-founder and Managing Director, Owl Ventures
Tory Patterson is a co-founder and Managing Director of Owl Ventures, the largest venture capital firm in the world focused on the education technology market with over $2 billion in assets under management.
Joyvina Evans, PhD, Assistant Professor at Howard University in Washington D.C.
Dr. Joyvina Evans is an Assistant Professor at Howard University in Washington D.C., a self-care advocate, author, speaker, Founder of Advocating for My Uterus (non-profit), and Creator of Confidence Academy.
Ben Kellard MSc, CIPD, Director of Business Strategy, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Ben advises leading businesses on how to align their purpose and strategy with the transition to a sustainable economy. He specialises in developing best-practice for how to develop and integrate a sustainable purpose into an organisation.
Dr Cheryl Yu, Director of International, Jimmy Choo Academy
As a practitioner and researcher, Dr Cheryl Yu, Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy, has over 17 years of work experience in international education, currently working as Director of International at the prestigious Jimmy Choo Academy.
Brian Stewart, President, BWS Education Consulting, Inc.
Brian W. Stewart M.Ed. is the founder and president of BWS Education Consulting, Inc. and is a nationally recognized test preparation expert, having over 30,000 hours of direct instructional experience with a wide variety of learners from all over the world.
Blessing Adogame, Community Development Manager at Rewriting the Code, UK
Blessing Adogame, a global citizen raised in Nigeria, Germany, Scotland, and the United States, draws on her diverse upbringing to empower individuals worldwide. Her nomadic life instilled a profound appreciation for learning and adaptability.
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Most Visionary Education Leader - 2024
In this issue of Higher Education Digest, we take a closer look at the complex tapestry of international education, providing guidance, insights and inspiration to students who are embarking on this transformative journey.
SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering in Dallas, Texas, is on the cusp of an extraordinary new era. Over the past year, the school has undertaken a journey toward transforming into a world-class, research-focused and student-centric educational experience for future engineers.
Alcorn State University boasts a rich tradition of excellence and a profound historical legacy, having been the nation’s first public historically black land-grant institution. Today, it continues to carve pathways to success and prosperity for its students.
The Naveen Jindal School of Management stands out as a top-tier business school, offering students the best of both worlds: the quality and attention of a private university at a price accessible to all.
Tory Patterson, Co-founder and Managing Director, Owl Ventures
Tory Patterson is a co-founder and Managing Director of Owl Ventures, the largest venture capital firm in the world focused on the education technology market with over $2 billion in assets under management.
Joyvina Evans, PhD, Assistant Professor at Howard University in Washington D.C.
Dr. Joyvina Evans is an Assistant Professor at Howard University in Washington D.C., a self-care advocate, author, speaker, Founder of Advocating for My Uterus (non-profit), and Creator of Confidence Academy.
Ben Kellard MSc, CIPD, Director of Business Strategy, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Ben advises leading businesses on how to align their purpose and strategy with the transition to a sustainable economy. He specialises in developing best-practice for how to develop and integrate a sustainable purpose into an organisation.
Dr Cheryl Yu, Director of International, Jimmy Choo Academy
As a practitioner and researcher, Dr Cheryl Yu, Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy, has over 17 years of work experience in international education, currently working as Director of International at the prestigious Jimmy Choo Academy.
Brian Stewart, President, BWS Education Consulting, Inc.
Brian W. Stewart M.Ed. is the founder and president of BWS Education Consulting, Inc. and is a nationally recognized test preparation expert, having over 30,000 hours of direct instructional experience with a wide variety of learners from all over the world.
Blessing Adogame, Community Development Manager at Rewriting the Code, UK
Blessing Adogame, a global citizen raised in Nigeria, Germany, Scotland, and the United States, draws on her diverse upbringing to empower individuals worldwide. Her nomadic life instilled a profound appreciation for learning and adaptability.
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