Dr. Thomas Reeves, Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia, Part 2 Global Leadership

Part 2 What does Dr. Thomas Reeves, Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia value as a global leader? Let’s get closer to him!

Dr. Thomas Reeves highlighted that his international career in education began with a Fulbright scholarship, encouraged by his mentor. This opportunity took him to Peru and later expanded to countries like Australia and Taiwan. He stressed the importance of aligning research with the UN’s Global Development Goals, such as improving education and healthcare in developing countries, and encourages students to consider how their work contributes to these goals. He liked them to think about their research in a big picture, how this would make impact and hopefully, in a good way influence the eventual accomplishment of the global development goals. We found it inspiring to have the clear framework for guiding our actions on the global stage. He also highlights the role of technology in connecting students globally for collaborative projects.