**Dr. Jim Garrison** is a global education leader, author, and organisational founder best known as the **Founder and President of Ubiquity University**, and as a long‑time leader in global dialogue, education, and social innovation.
# Early Life & Education Jim Garrison was born in 1951 and raised in a family deeply engaged with global cultures and spiritual traditions.
# Academic Background - **B.A. in World History** — *University of Santa Clara* (magna cum laude) - **M.T.S. in Christology and History of Religion** — *Harvard University* - **Ph.D. in Philosophical Theology** — *University of Cambridge*
His doctoral work focused on philosophical and theological dimensions of human experience, integrating deep study in religion, philosophy, and wisdom traditions.
# Ubiquity University Jim Garrison is the **Founder, President, and Chief Academic Officer** of Ubiquity University, an innovative global education platform that blends academic rigor, collaborative creativity, and social innovation. He served as **President of Wisdom University** (2005–2012), which was later acquired by Ubiquity University and became the *Wisdom School of Graduate Studies*. ### State of the World Forum & Other Organisations - **Co‑Founder and President**, *State of the World Forum* (1995–2004), alongside leaders including Mikhail Gorbachev. - **Co‑Founder and President**, *Gorbachev Foundation/USA* (1992–1995).
He has also been involved in initiatives such as the *New Paradigm Institute* and the *Humanity Rising Network*, focusing on global awareness and collective inquiry.
# Writing & Thought Leadership Garrison is the author of several books exploring global civilisation, political power, theology, and citizen diplomacy. His works include: - *The Plutonium Culture* - *The Darkness of God: Theology after Hiroshima* - *Civilization and the Transformation of Power* - *America as Empire*
His writing blends philosophical inquiry with historical and political analysis.
# Areas of Focus Jim Garrison’s work spans multiple domains: - **Holistic Education & Wisdom Traditions** - **Global Governance & Sustainable Civilisation** - **Consciousness Inquiry & Interdisciplinary Intelligence** - **Collaborative Innovation on Global Challenges**
He continues to lecture and teach courses on philosophy, history, global affairs, and wisdom studies across Ubiquity University’s programmes.
# Personal & Legacy Jim’s career stretches across activism (starting in the 1960s), diplomacy, education, and cultural leadership. His perspectives emphasise integrative and collaborative approaches to education and global challenges.
# References - Biography of Jim Garrison (Ubiquity University & related sources) — Academic background and leadership roles. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} - IONS profile — Details on roles in global organisations and academic credentials. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17} - Ubiquity University team page — Current institutional role and background.
Outside the internal site, business directories and bios also list Jim Garrison as **Founder / President** and highlight his previous roles at the **Gorbachev Foundation/USA** and **State of the World Forum**, which strongly influence Ubiquity’s global‑change orientation.