Fei‑Fei Li, a central figure in computer vision research, told Bloomberg she rose from immigrant beginnings to become a pivotal voice in AI, emphasizing resilience and interdisciplinary approaches that influenced modern AI data practices. Her profile underlines the growing role of academic leaders in shaping both research agendas and public policy. In Europe, Esade Business School appointed Lisa Hehenberger, a social‑impact scholar and founder of its Center for Social Impact, as dean — a move that signals business schools’ continued pivot toward sustainability, philanthropy and cross‑sector partnerships in their academic offerings.