Author: Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig
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In Marvel’s Thunderbolts (2025), one line captured my attention immediately and echoed in my mind long after the credits roll: “Righteousness without power is just an opinion.” Spoken by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the line is said within the movie during an exchange with her assistant Mel. The context is chilling. Val, as…
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Across the United States, from California to Michigan, lawmakers are debating budgets that could slash investments in public education. These debates are not confined to one state, they are national. Whether you live in a large urban center, a rural community, or a mid-sized town, chances are your local schools and universities are facing the…
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Every generation inherits a unique set of circumstances, expectations, and challenges that shape its leadership. The Silent Generation rebuilt nations and institutions after war. Baby Boomers rode a wave of postwar prosperity, social upheaval, and cultural expansion. Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping work, technology, and justice in real time. But where does that leave…
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During my six years as provost and dean, I discovered something that no executive leadership training or strategic plan ever prepared me for. People reveal their commitment and their resistance not only through their words but through their bodies. If you wanted to know who would push forward on an initiative and who would quietly…
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Higher education is one of the most powerful investments a person can make. Beyond the classroom, college develops critical thinking, cultivates creativity, and builds the habits of inquiry and collaboration that fuel innovation. On the financial side, the payoff has been well-documented: degree holders typically earn more over their lifetimes, experience lower unemployment, and have…
Cloaking Inequity 