What's Up in The Academy?

What's Up in The Academy?

My Current Phase

Building the Bench of Future #HigherEd Leaders

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Dr. Laura De Veau
Sep 29, 2025
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After more than three decades in the #HigherEd profession, I find myself at a crossroads—58 years old, contemplating what the next chapter might hold. While retirement is somewhere on the horizon, I suspect there’s plenty of purpose and opportunity still ahead. Legacy is on my mind: How can I leave things better than I found them? That question keeps me moving forward and shaping my path with intention.

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