This week on the Rivertowns Dispatch Podcast we spoke with Mercy University President Dr. Susan Parish. Dr. Parish is a social worker, researcher, and academic administrator who has served as the 13th president of Mercy University since July 1, 2023. We discussed the role that Mercy University plays in the Rivertowns, how AI is impacting education, and her thoughts on political polarization at universities. She also shared her thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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