3.28. Dr. Ali Houshmand - Rowan University

Dr. JP Novin welcomes Dr. Ali Houshmand, President of Rowan University, to discuss how entrepreneurial leadership can redefine higher education. Under Dr. Houshmand’s direction, Rowan has doubled its enrollment and become one of the fastest-growing public research universities in the country—now home to three medical schools.Dr. Houshmand shares how his background in engineering and his commitment to access, affordability, and innovation shape Rowan’s approach to serving students and driving economic growth. The conversation explores how universities can embrace entrepreneurial thinking to build sustainable futures for both their students and communities.