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

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago
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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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