COVER STORY
Shaping American-style Liberal Arts Education with Swiss Precision
Dr. Samuel Martín-Barbero, President of Franklin University Switzerland
Perched in the quiet elegance of Lugano, where Swiss precision meets Mediterranean warmth, Franklin University Switzerland has long stood as a bridge between worlds. Founded over half a century ago by a group of visionaries who believed education could...
FEATURED COLLEGE
PLU School of Business
Editorial Team
Shaping Ethical Global Leaders through Flexible Programs and Industry Connections Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a private liberal arts university with a strong sense of community and purpose. The university’s mission goes beyond academics, focusing on service, experiential...
ACADEMIC VIEW
Empowering Innovation and Excellence in Engineering
Dr. Pamela Norris, Dean, College of Engineering, University of Delaware
Dr. Pamela Norris began her tenure as the Dean, College of Engineering, University of Delaware in 2025. She is also the Frederick Tracy Morse Professor Emerita of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. Dr. Norris is...
Listening, Learning, and Leading: A New Approach to Academic Innovation
Melissa Vito, Vice Provost, Academic Innovation at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Melissa Vito is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, with over 35 years of experience driving student success and institutional innovation. As Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs, and Senior Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives and...
Doctoral Education in the Age of AI and Open Science
Hugo Horta, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong
Hugo Horta is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong. His career path is international, non-linear, and multidisciplinary. During his PhD, he spent time in the US and the Netherlands. Following his...
AI in Higher Ed: From Panic to Possibility
Mohamed Kharbach, Instructor, Mount Saint Vincent Universityo
Mohamed (Med) Kharbach is an educator, researcher, and founder of Educators Technology, a popular platform helping teachers integrate technology into their practice. He holds a Ph.D. in educational studies from Mount Saint Vincent University and has over 15 years...
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
The Year of the Mushroom: CIOs, Provosts, and the AI Ecosystem in Higher Ed
Robert Clougherty, CIO, CampusWorks, Inc
With 35 years of Higher Education Experience, Dr. Robert Clougherty is employed as a CIO by CampusWorks, Inc. Over the course of his career, he has served as a faculty member (tenured, full professor), Director, Dean, and Provost. He...
Beyond Recruitment: What Early Career Professionals Really Need to Thrive
Jesse R. Ford, Founding Director, Collaborative for Black Men Success at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jesse R. Ford, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor of Higher Education and the director of the Collaborative for Black Men’s Success at the UNC Greensboro. His scholarship explores the historical impacts of race and gender on the educational...
The Evolving Role of Higher Ed Leaders in the Age of Digital and Social Change
Frank Boateng, Member of Global Governing Council, CIMA
Frank Boateng serves as the Vice Dean of Research, Innovation, and Consultancy. He is an IMANI Centre for Policy and Education Fellow and the Vice President of the Ghana Association of Rural and Community Banks. He holds the title...
Rethinking Readiness: The Case for Skills-First Learning and Hiring
Laura Hakala, Director of Online Program Design and Efficacy, MagicEdTech
Laura is the Director of Online Program Design and Efficacy for Magic. With nearly two decades of leadership and strategic innovation experience, Laura is a go-to resource for content, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Laura is passionate about DE&I and...










