EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 27 MIN
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. on the Axis of Politics and Higher Ed
from The Junction with Lisette Nieves · host John B. King, Lisette Nieves
John B. King Jr. is the Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), the nation's largest public higher education system. Previously, he served as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education under President Obama, and as the President of The Education Trust, a nonprofit focusing on equity in education. His trailblazing career also includes serving as NY State Education Commissioner, the first African American and Puerto Rican in the role. He comes from a home where learning was valued, both his parents were public school educators in Brooklyn, NY. Learn more about Lisette! Lisette-Nieves.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Lisette’s Take: “I wanted to talk with him because he’s one of the preeminent thought leaders in education. He understands the equity issues that are out there. He’s a fierce advocate for public education. He leads the largest public university. Just really exciting.” To hear all episodes and learn more about Lisette Nieves, visit Lisette-Nieves.com
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