Dr. Adel Elmaghraby is the Winnia Endowed Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Louisville. He initiated and leads the HIVE AI Innovation Studio which serves as a model for Industry-University collaboration. He has expertise in leading coalitions of partnerships between universities. He has led strategic initiatives at UofL by creating online […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. H. Justin Ballenger is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education at Morehouse College’s Division of Continuing and Professional Studies. Concurrently, he serves as the Co-PI for the NSF – Institute for African American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS) and Research Lead for the NSF – National Data Science Alliance (NDSA). Dr. Ballenger’s work focuses […]| Higher Education Digest
Rodoula H. Tsiotsou (Florida State University, Ph.D.) is currently a Professor of Services Marketing at the Department of Business Administration, University of Macedonia, Greece. She is the founder and director of the marketing laboratory, MARLAB, at the University of Macedonia. Since 2019, the Science-wide Author Database developed by Elsevier and Stanford University has ranked Professor […]| Higher Education Digest
Michelle Aarons, Executive Director, Programs & Partnerships at York University’s School of Continuing Studies, transitioned to the public sector in 2017, leveraging her previous private sector experience to establish a centralized Continuous Learning unit at Ontario Tech University. Since joining York University in 2022, she remains focused on building accessible education for all. Active in […]| Higher Education Digest
Nor Nazeranah Haji Omar Din is an academic professional, HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, and is currently pursuing her PhD. Her career in academia began in 2006. Her tenure in academia, spans nearly to eighteen years. She has contributed significantly to various prestigious higher education institutions in Malaysia. Presently, she is a Senior Lecturer and undertakes […]| Higher Education Digest
Prof. (Dr.) Taimur Sharif is the Dean of the School of Management at the University of Kurdistan Hewlˆer (UKH), Iraq, and a Distinguished Professor at Woxsen University, India. He’s a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK, and a recognised Chartered Manager in the UK and Canada. Prof. Sharif has over 25 years of […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Temitope Omotola Odusanya, Esq., ACG, affectionately known as “Temi” is a distinguished academic and dynamic leader of the Master of Laws (LLM) Programme at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland. As an award-winning lecturer (Assistant Professor) in law and a post-doctoral expert, she is fervently committed to advancing global gender parity and enhancing corporate […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Olga Kagan is a nurse consultant, educator, scientist and entrepreneur. She teaches at two New York-based universities, contributes to textbooks, mentors nurses, and advises start-ups. Dr. Kagan founded the Food Allergy Nurses Interest group and co-founded SONSIEL’s Collaborative Healthcare Innovation, Research & Problem Solving (CHIRPS). As a recognized thought leader, she has served on […]| Higher Education Digest
David Ivell is a recognized technology leader spanning financial services, media, education, and non-profit sectors. He began his career as a Systems Engineer with IBM, later transitioning into senior roles such as CIO at Credit Suisse Offshore, where he managed the integration of multiple banks and the launch of the Euro currency. A champion of […]| Higher Education Digest
The author of “Life Hacks” and “Growth Hacks”, Dr. Ken Ip is an award-winning brand strategist, assistant professor, columnist and expert commentator in Web3, AI, Tech, Branding and Digital Economy. Ken has held a variety of senior positions for leading multinationals and conglomerates, ranging from corporate consulting to public affairs advisory. He currently serves as Chairman of […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr Fred Dahlmann is an Associate Professor of Strategy & Sustainability at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, UK. His research and teaching focus on understanding how companies respond to global sustainability challenges in their business strategies, management practices, and corporate governance systems, specifically factors that shape how companies address climate change and reduce corporate […]| Higher Education Digest
Menah Pratt is the Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity and Professor of Education at Virginia Tech. A fierce advocate for those who have been disempowered, she is the founder of the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference, now in its 12th year, and the Black College Institute, now in its 7th […]| Higher Education Digest
Prof. Dr. Daniel Hjorth is Professor at Lund School of Economics and Management, Lund University, Sweden, and Professor at the Department of Business Humanities and Law, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. He is also affiliated with the Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University, Japan, and the former Editor-in-Chief of the journal Organization Studies. His research is […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Mai Thi Thanh Thai is an Associate Professor at HEC Montreal and the founder and director of Social Business Creation (SBC), which is an impactful global platform for the promotion of social entrepreneurship and enhancing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance. Her research focuses on the influence of socio-economic, cultural, and political contexts on […]| Higher Education Digest
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Dr. Whitney McDowell-Robinson serves as the Vice President for Student Development & Engagement and an adjunct professor in the College of Education at Brenau University in Georgia. Prior to this appointment, she worked for Tougaloo College in Mississippi; whereby, she held numerous roles including Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services. Dr. McDowell-Robinson earned […]| Higher Education Digest
Dr. Arletha McSwain, a distinguished leader in online education, earned her PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia, her Masters in Education, and her Bachelors in Education from Lincoln University-Missouri. Her extensive experience in launching online programs that comply with national and international accrediting agencies is a testament to her dedication. She is a strong advocate […]| Higher Education Digest
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Dr. Morris Thomas serves as Assistant Provost for Digital and Online Learning and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Howard University. Dr. Thomas is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the School of Education. As a Project Management Professional (PMP), he […]| Higher Education Digest
Timea Kadar is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is the Associate Dean and Programme Leader of the MSc Digital Marketing Programme at Northumbria University London Campus. She is the Winner of the Student Led Teaching Award nominated by students. Her subject field is marketing and business with decades of practitioner experience and […]| Higher Education Digest
Kevin House is an Associate Professor in Practice at Durham University’s School of Education and a Fellow with the UK’s Chartered College of Teaching, and the Royal Society of Arts. At Education in Motion, he is currently Group Education Futures Architect (Global) focused on developing innovative interdisciplinary curriculum frameworks and credential eco-systems for Green School […]| Higher Education Digest
Caleb Simmons, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of Online Education at the University of Arizona and oversees Arizona Online. He also serves as Professor of Religious Studies and Faculty Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. His current research focuses on online and digital learning, student learning outcomes, and cost-benefit in Higher Education. He was named […]| Higher Education Digest