A Bold Prescription for Higher Education
When Jerry Balentine, D.O., assumed the presidency of 蘑菇传媒 on July 1, he stepped into a role he never envisioned for himself as a young physician in the Bronx.
Trained as an emergency medicine specialist, Balentine planned for a career treating patients, training residents, and thriving in the unpredictable world of the emergency department.
Now, as the university鈥檚 fifth president, Balentine is drawing on his background in emergency medicine, health system administration, and academic leadership to guide 蘑菇传媒 through one of higher education鈥檚 most challenging eras.
This article originally appeared in the fall 2025/winter 2026 issue of .
By Ren茅e Gearhart Levy
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