CHAI GUPSHUP WITH WASIF RIZVI, PRESIDENT HABIB UNIVERSITY

Speakers for this event

• Wasif Rizvi

  Wasif Rizvi

  President, Habib University

  Wasif Rizvi is the founding president of Habib University - Pakistan's premier liberal arts and science institution. He is an ardent advocate of higher education that provides a student-centric, interdisciplinary, and contexually grounded, intellectual experience to the youth. Habib University, under his leadership, has become a globally recognized and appreciated university with established collaborations with leading institutions - including University of California Berkely, Texas A&M University, Stanford University and University of Michigan. With innovative curriculum, diverse student body, accomplished faculty, collaborations with leading global academic institutions, award-winning campus design, Habib University is also the first ever community owned institution in Pakistan, providing need-blind admission to high-merit students from disenfranchised backgrounds. He holds twin graduates degrees from Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard School of Education. Prior to founding Habib University, Wasif was associated with the Agha Khan Education Services in Pakistanand spearheaded many development projects across Asia and Africa.

  President, Habib University