Written by Dr. Melik Peter Khoury
Because sometimes the best way to reflect on the absurdity of higher education is through the lens of a fictional criminal genius
As someone who leads in higher education and also happens to love complex characters and brilliant storytelling, I often find myself drawing inspiration from unexpected places. One of those places is the hot TV show The Blacklist and one of those characters is Raymond Reddington.
He is not just a charming villain. He is a master strategist who sees every angle, anticipates every move, and turns impossible situations into advantage. Watching him operate is like watching a chess game played in five dimensions. And in today’s higher education landscape, where leaders are expected to solve for budget cliffs, political crossfire, and generational transformation, I could not help but wonder
What if Raymond Reddington ran a university 🙂
Classic Raymond Reddington (TickTock) if you need some context.
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