cover of episode 600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?”

600. “If We’re All in It for Ourselves, Who Are We?”

2024/8/8
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In this chapter, we delve into Tanya Tetlow's background as a federal prosecutor and how it informs her current role as Fordham University's president. A discussion of her legal experiences, including a memorable case involving a high school teacher caught in a drug scheme, highlights the human element she brings to her leadership.
  • Tanya Tetlow, Fordham's president, is a former federal prosecutor.
  • Her legal background emphasizes justice and understanding individuals' circumstances.
  • A compelling case from her prosecutor days involved a teacher's unwitting involvement in a drug operation.

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Tania Tetlow, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of Fordham University, thinks the modern campus could use a dose of old-fashioned values.