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John Sexton (1): President Emeritus of New York University
John Sexton (1): President Emeritus of New York University
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35 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2021
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Podcast episode
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New York University (NYU) President Emeritus and consummate story-teller John Sexton describes how his childhood experiences as a young entrepreneur growing up in a working-class neighborhood of Brooklyn prepared him to lead the world’s largest private university. He shares the profound impact that his teacher and mentor, Charlie, had on his lifelong passion for teaching, and the role that high-school forensics, first as a national champion debater, then as a volunteer coach of the debate at the local Catholic girls high school had on his vision of the modern, ecumenical university.
David Finegold is the president of Chatham University.
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David Finegold is the president of Chatham University.
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Released:
Apr 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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