November 17, 2025 Alumni Events
11/17/2025 7:00 PM 11/17/2025 8:00 PM America/New_York Andover Navigating A Changing Climate in Higher Education

The Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Alumni Council
invites alumni, families, and friends of Andover to a conversation about

Navigating a Changing Climate in Higher Education

Education is a constantly evolving landscape, shaped by both internal innovation and external pressures. What role does academia play in preparing the next generation, and how are institutions adapting to the changing needs of students and society?

Join us for a panel discussion featuring alumni working across higher education as they share insights from their careers, explore how they're responding to current challenges, and discuss the future of teaching, learning, and leadership in academia.

Monday, November 17, 2025
7–8 p.m. ET
Hosted virtually (link following registration)


Panelists will include:
Bret D. Asbury ’96 – Professor of Law at Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Dr. Tiffany D. Joseph ’00 – Associate Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, Northeastern University 
Rafael Lorente ’86 – Dean, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland

Questions for the panelists may be submitted upon registration. 


Organized by the Equity & Inclusion Committee
Eugene H. Cho ’99, Kojo O. DeGraft-Hanson ’05, Andrew Lee ’02, Nikhilesh V. Divakaruni ’98, Stuart W.Y. Hee ’94, co-chair, Erika E. Prahl ’96, co-chair, Michael R. Ruderman ’03, Abigail M. Ryan ’21, Alex T. Salton ’11, Katherine N. Vega ’14

Navigating A Changing Climate in Higher Education

Navigating A Changing Climate in Higher Education

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Equity & Inclusion Committee of the Alumni Council
invites alumni, families, and friends of Andover to a conversation about

Navigating a Changing Climate in Higher Education

Education is a constantly evolving landscape, shaped by both internal innovation and external pressures. What role does academia play in preparing the next generation, and how are institutions adapting to the changing needs of students and society?

Join us for a panel discussion featuring alumni working across higher education as they share insights from their careers, explore how they're responding to current challenges, and discuss the future of teaching, learning, and leadership in academia.

Monday, November 17, 2025
7–8 p.m. ET
Hosted virtually (link following registration)


Panelists will include:
Bret D. Asbury ’96 – Professor of Law at Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Dr. Tiffany D. Joseph ’00 – Associate Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, Northeastern University 
Rafael Lorente ’86 – Dean, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland

Questions for the panelists may be submitted upon registration. 


Organized by the Equity & Inclusion Committee
Eugene H. Cho ’99, Kojo O. DeGraft-Hanson ’05, Andrew Lee ’02, Nikhilesh V. Divakaruni ’98, Stuart W.Y. Hee ’94, co-chair, Erika E. Prahl ’96, co-chair, Michael R. Ruderman ’03, Abigail M. Ryan ’21, Alex T. Salton ’11, Katherine N. Vega ’14

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