Dean Ahad gets the best of both worlds

As Badia Ahad unpacked boxes in her new home in Georgia eight months ago, she was met with a visitor on her doorstep—the mayor of Oxford. This unexpected yet joyful sense of community is what drives Ahad in everything she does as dean at Oxford College. Join Josh Newton as he speaks with Ahad about why this position is authentic to her values and why she believes Oxford stands to be a national model.

As Newton and Ahad walk the Quad in Oxford, you’ll also hear about the launch of the Center for Pathways and Purpose. The center will help students explore meaningful experiences beyond the classroom, allowing them to develop their personal and professional ambitions. Ahad also unveils her hopes about making Oxford students global citizens and how alumni can help.