University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

Hired Devin Stephenson – Florida Polytechnic University Devin Stephenson has been selected to become Florida Polytechnic University’s next president, the second in the institution’s 12-year history. Stephenson is currently the president of Northwest Florida State College, a community college.

Administration 52

Administration Liberal Arts History Engineering 52

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JANUARY 19, 2024

“When I came to Empire State University last summer, I said to our chief, ‘Do not worry, you will never hear me say the word crisis or emergency unless people or property are genuinely threatened.’ And he said, ‘Thank goodness, you may be the first university president to speak like that.’”

Leadership 52

Leadership Higher Education Equity Inclusivity 52

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2023

Willis, the fifth president of Howard Community College (Columbia, Maryland), is the first Black woman appointed to that office. Willis began her educational career in 2007 teaching at Florida A&M University before transitioning to Tallahassee Community College. She earned a Ph.D.

Community College 52

Community College Leadership Higher Education History 52