President’s Blog
Welcome to my official blog as President of Baruch College. I created this space to share ideas, research, and perspectives that impact the campus community, higher education, and society at large. Through this monthly blog, I will examine various topics and issues, pose thoughtful questions, and promote the exchange of ideas. I look forward to sharing these thoughts with you and invite you to join the discussion, comment, and share.
Sincerely,
S. David Wu, PhD
President, Baruch College
Unlocking the Human Potential
September 30, 2020
In my last blog, I argued that Baruch breaks away from “higher education isomorphism” by not only providing access to a historically under represented population, but also insisting on the highest academic standards. I believe this is critical because public confidence and trust in the value of a college degree are derived from the reputation of an academically rigorous institution, and only rigorous, high-quality education truly challenges and unlocks human potential. ...Read more...
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Reimagining Higher Education—and Baruch—in a New Normal
August 25, 2020
Since the announcement of my appointment as president in February to the day I took office last month, the world as we knew it has changed dramatically. The pandemic has provided a cruel backdrop for the systemic inequality that has bubbled under the surface of our society—the public...Read more...
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The Journey That Led Me to Baruch
July 20, 2020
Thank you for reading my inaugural, and what will be my monthly, blog. As president, it is important for me to engage the Baruch community and beyond on a regular basis, and I plan to use this blog to share my personal thoughts, philosophies, and opinions on specific topics that impact higher education...Read more...
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