Prof. Steve O. Michael-Rector and CEO of Danubius International University, Romania, and Chairman of AGAUC

A visionary leader in higher education, Dr. Michael has driven institutional transformation across continents. As a pioneer in globalization, he co-founded AGAUC and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE), shaping policies on internationalization and equity. His research on higher education finance, diversity, and management has been widely published, and he holds advisory roles in academic governance worldwide.