Weekly Wisdom | Interview With PSU President Ann Cudd
In this #WeeklyWisdom episode, leading with empathy, resilience and purpose—especially during turbulent times with Portland State University president Ann Cudd.
Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz joins Bridget Burns of the University Innovation Alliance and Doug Lederman of Inside Higher Ed to reflect on his journey—from concussion researcher to campus leader—and how science continues to shape his leadership.
In this episode:
- Why he treats leadership like hypothesis-driven research
- The value of curiosity and trust in high-stakes roles
- How student success and ROI guide his purpose
- What made college worth it for him
- Why he believes higher ed can—and must—solve tough problems
Sponsored by Mainstay and Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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