Higher Ed Leaders by Viv Higher Education

Welcome to Higher Ed Leaders, hosted by Suzan Brinker, PhD, of Viv Higher Education, is the podcast for higher education professionals who believe colleges and universities are strongest when they are bold, adaptive, and built to last.

We are excited to bring you Season 3 of Higher Ed Leaders. This season continues our focus on entrepreneurial leadership, this time through founding and long-term impact stories. Across each episode, we explore how institutions, schools, programs, and major initiatives were first imagined, launched, and sustained. Through conversations with presidents, vice presidents, and senior leaders, the podcast digs into decision-making with imperfect information, prioritization, and knowing when to move forward or say no, all with an eye toward lasting impact in higher education.

Previous seasons include Season 2, which focused on The Entrepreneurial Campus, and Season 1, centered on Transforming and Innovating Higher Education.

Guest

Hilary Link

Hilary L. Link, PhD, is the 15th president of Drew University and a nationally recognized higher education leader known for advancing innovation, financial sustainability, and student-centered transformation. Since beginning her presidency in July 2023, she has led the development of Drew’s new strategic vision, launched innovative academic programs and partnerships aligned with workforce needs, and strengthened the university’s financial foundation through strategic planning and external partnerships. Prior to Drew, she served as president of Allegheny College, dean of Temple University Rome, and vice provost at Barnard College of Columbia University. A scholar of Italian language and literature, Link holds degrees from Stanford University and Yale University and brings a global, cross-disciplinary perspective to leading institutions through change.

Guest appearance on:

SEASON 3: Ep. 6 The Elegant Experiment with Hilary Link, Drew University