John C. Knapp, Ph.D. (@presknapp) 's Twitter Profile
John C. Knapp, Ph.D.

@presknapp

Leadership Advisor, Speaker and Author | Former President of Two Distinguished American Colleges | knappleadership.com

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Congrats, Class of 2024! "Let me again commend you and express my confidence that you are fully prepared to serve a world where W&J's values of uncommon integrity and responsible citizenship have never been more needed." President Dr. John C. Knapp washjeff.edu/wj-celebrates-…

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I was proud to confer degrees on these graduates. In their time at W&J College they won four Presidents’ Athletic Conference conference championships, amassed a record of 140-41, and, remarkably, lost just 10 home games in four years.

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In the 1922 #RoseBowl Game, W&J Football played the entire 60 minutes against Cal without a substitution. W&J All-American Russell Stein, according to Jack James of the San Francisco Examiner, “plays defensive end, offensive tackle, carries the ball on occasions through the

In the 1922 #RoseBowl Game, <a href="/WJFootball/">W&J Football</a> played the entire 60 minutes against Cal without a substitution.

W&amp;J All-American Russell Stein, according to Jack James of the San Francisco Examiner, “plays defensive end, offensive tackle, carries the ball on occasions 
 through the
John C. Knapp, Ph.D. (@presknapp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This week I led the 20th anniversary convening of The Oxford Conclave, a retreat for global higher education leaders held annually at the University of Oxford. This year’s delegates represented institutions in Lebanon, the UK, the USA, Uzbekistan, and Zambia.

This week I led the 20th anniversary convening of The Oxford Conclave, a retreat for global higher education leaders held annually at the University of Oxford. This year’s delegates represented institutions in Lebanon, the UK, the USA, Uzbekistan, and Zambia.
Mike Abramowitz (@abramowitz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Former President Carter reaches an amazing milestone. ⁦Voice of America⁩ correspondent Kane Farabaugh, who has intensively covered his important post-presidency, has the story. He is the first president to turn 100 years old! voanews.com/a/7804359.html

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Eight months ago, after a long career in journalism, I joined ⁦ACE to fight for higher education. But why do we do that? Here’s why: ⁩Higher education builds America. Today we make the point with a full-page display in the NYT. An open letter to the candidates.

Eight months ago, after a long career in journalism, I joined ⁦<a href="/ACEducation/">ACE</a> to fight for higher education. But why do we do that? Here’s why: ⁩Higher education builds America. Today we make the point with a full-page display in the NYT. An open letter to the candidates.
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What an honor! President Carter has been nominated for his 10th Grammy Award. His spoken-word album 'Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration' includes recordings from his Sunday school lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. bit.ly/4ffGQR6

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Justice. Truth. Humility. Service. Compassion. Love. These were President Carter’s guiding lights, and they will continue to illuminate our path as we carry on his legacy.

Justice. Truth. Humility. Service. Compassion. Love. These were President Carter’s guiding lights, and they will continue to illuminate our path as we carry on his legacy.
John C. Knapp, Ph.D. (@presknapp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In light of President Carter's passing, I am reposting his words (excerpted below) calling for leaders with "the strength of character to rise above political and societal pressures in order to serve the common good of humanity." #JimmyCarterRIP The Carter Center Awesome Jimmy Team🇺🇸 everything re ❤#JimmyCarter

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Kelly and I enjoyed a great visit with Brian Blake, the inspiring president of our alma mater Georgia State University. We’re proud that GSU ranks as the No. 1 public university for undergraduate teaching and one of the 5 most innovative institutions in the U.S. in U.S. News & World Report. M. Brian Blake, PhD

Kelly and I enjoyed a great visit with Brian Blake, the inspiring president of our alma mater <a href="/GeorgiaStateU/">Georgia State University</a>. We’re proud that GSU ranks as the No. 1 public university for undergraduate teaching and one of the 5 most innovative institutions in the U.S. in <a href="/usnews/">U.S. News & World Report</a>.  <a href="/mbrianblake/">M. Brian Blake, PhD</a>
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Steven Ford, son of former President Gerald Ford, read his father’s words at President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral yesterday, saying, “For Jimmy Carter, honesty was not the aspirational goal, it was part of his very soul.”

Steven Ford, son of former President Gerald Ford, read his father’s words at President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral yesterday, saying, “For Jimmy Carter, honesty was not the aspirational goal, it was part of his very soul.”
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Congratulations to everyone at Louisiana Christian University on today's appointment of Mark L. Johnson Sr as your 10th president! I'm confident you've found the right leader for LCU at this critical time in higher ed. He and Heather will be a blessing to your community. lcuniversity.edu/louisiana-chri…

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@senatorwarnock) 's Twitter Profile Photo

President Zelenskyy is an ally of our country who protects Americans’ freedom by holding the line against an authoritarian regime. He doesn’t bow to dictators—neither should our leaders.

President Zelenskyy is an ally of our country who protects Americans’ freedom by holding the line against an authoritarian regime. 

He doesn’t bow to dictators—neither should our leaders.
Chris Murphy 🟧 (@chrismurphyct) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There is a young man in jail today for protesting at his college. No charges. No criminal conduct. In dictatorships, they call this “a disappearance”. I want to tell you why this case should matter to you, even if you strongly disagree with what he said or did.

John C. Knapp, Ph.D. (@presknapp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cutting student aid will only weaken our democracy. The founders understood very well that self-government requires a responsible and well-educated citizenry. George Washington said of education, “Without this foundation, every other means [of sustaining the nation] must fail.”