Nancy Cantor

Nancy Cantor, a distinguished social psychologist and Chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark, dives into the pressing need for higher education to focus on community engagement and racial justice. She shares innovative initiatives like the Honors Living-Learning Community and highlights how universities can respond to crises, such as the pandemic and systemic racism. Cantor emphasizes the role of anchor institutions in fostering community resilience, transforming education to celebrate student identities, and advocating for systemic changes to meet global challenges.