We spoke with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, Ph.D., who was appointed as the 10th president of Western Connecticut State University.
A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Bernal brings a deep belief in the transformative power of public higher education. For more than two decades, he has led efforts in strategy, innovation, and equity across higher education and public charter systems in Michigan and California — building partnerships that align academics with workforce and community needs, investing in student and employee success, and creating more inclusive, student-centered institutions.
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