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The Judith Block McLaughlin Presidents‐in‐Residence Program was launched at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a way to anchor academic discussions in higher education with real‐world experience. Founded by McLaughlin, a longtime senior lecturer at the school, the program brings distinguished former college or university presidents to HGSE to attend classes alongside students, meet with students in one‐on‐one office hours, and advise students on important academic and career decisions. Presidents-in-Residence join our master’s students in the residential higher education concentration and in the online higher education pathway for discussions about and reflections on leadership in higher education and the contemporary challenges in the field. In 2023, the program was renamed for McLaughlin upon her retirement.
“I’ve dedicated my career to higher education, with a particular focus on historically marginalized and racially minoritized students.”
“Serving as a President-in-Residence is a wonderful opportunity to work with and learn from future higher education leaders at a time when higher education leadership has become more challenging than ever.”
Royal, who announced her departure as Holyoke’s president in the spring of 2023, made history as the school’s first woman of color president when she was appointed in 2017.
Her tenure saw the school launch programs promoting diversity and equity in higher education, working with the Holyoke Housing Authority and Westfield State University to support low-cost housing for students. Royal also advocated for programs to develop child care options for students with children and a student emergency fund for sudden expenses. Upon her retirement, an annual equity award at Holyoke was started and named in her honor.
Wippman, who has served as Hamilton’s president since 2016, announced his retirement at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. A recognized authority in international law, Wippman has taught about ethnic conflict, public international law, international criminal law, and international human rights.
His tenure at Hamilton has included the development of the College’s strategic plan, including a record-breaking Because Hamilton campaign to raise $400 million for College priorities, including $120 million for student scholarship aid. Wippman’s office prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion, and developed new programs to support student advising, digital fluency, and cross-boundary political thought and complex social issues.