New Challenges for Higher Education

"New Challenges for Higher Education" presented by Henry S. Bienen, President Emeritus of Northwestern University. A nationally recognized leader in higher education, Mr. Bienen was president of Northwestern University from January 1995 until his retirement on August 31, 2009. He led Northwestern to increased academic prominence, financial strength, and athletic success. During his tenure, Northwestern faculty and students received numerous academic awards, the endowment quintupled, applications for admission skyrocketed, and the University's reputation grew both nationally and internationally.