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The Rev. Nancy Claire Pittman, Ph.D., is retiring as president of Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a long career in both the church and theological education. She reflects on the changes at Phillips and the transformation that has taken place there, including how the school uses the city as a place to learn. She also considers what she wished she knew about shared governance, working with a board, and the role of president.

Here's a picture of the mural mentioned in the podcast at Phillips Theological Seminary:

Here's a closer view of part of the mural, which includes Nancy Pittman in the center over the Cadieux Building, noting her as the first female president:

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