Do not rule out universities to drive innovation

Only by training a diverse generation of leaders with the skills to keep pace with the evolving technologies transforming our world will we ensure that the innovation they generate benefits everyone equitably.

Opinion
BY GUY LEVESQUE
October 16, 2023

Opinion | BY GUY LEVESQUE | October 16, 2023

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