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MU President Wearden named “Most Visionary Education Leader” by Higher Education Digest

By Staff Report, posted 9 months ago
Photo provided by: Methodist University. 

Methodist University President Stanley T. Wearden is receiving national and international recognition as one of higher education’s most visionary leaders.

Higher Education Digest, an independent higher education magazine with a widespread international audience, recently named Wearden one of the “Most Visionary Education Leaders” of 2023.

“Dr. Wearden is one of the most visionary people I have ever met,” said Dr. Rakesh Gupta, chair of MU’s Board of Trustees, in a press release. “I am truly impressed by his innate desire to promote higher education and navigate the landscape that is ever-changing. I want to congratulate him on this recognition and wish him continued success.”

The publication points to a number of Wearden’s successes and attributes, including a collaborative leadership philosophy, a vision for student success, unlocking the potential of online education, forging successful partnerships, nurturing relationships and well-being for student success, creating lasting benefits for students, placing an emphasis on philanthropy and leading a fresh vision.

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