Public universities are noted for their ability to guide and shape the communities around them, from the jobs they bring, to the partnerships they form with local businesses and programs, to the funding used for research and development opportunities. With the world in upheaval over the coronavirus, public universities have a unique opportunity to explore all aspects of their roles and internal structures in order to adapt and continue to provide enrichment.

Dr. David Rosowsky, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Vermont and AGB Leadership Institute Cohort 1 graduate, offers an outline on how public universities can take on a leadership role in their communities to navigate through uncertain times.

Dr. Rosowsky’s article “Public Universities Can Seize This Moment” appears in Forbes.