In this conversation with Higher Education Digest, Vice President and Associate Provost of the Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning and BU Virtual Wendy Colby shares her perspectives on the evolving landscape of higher education and the leadership principles that drive her work. She discusses how innovation, collaboration, and human connection can transform teaching and learning and highlights the vital role of research universities in addressing global challenges, the impact of AI on academic rigor, and the importance of aligning purpose with progress. Below are the excerpts of the interview.

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February 12th, 2026
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Thought Leadership
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