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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

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His last academic appointment was at Mercy from 2017 to 2020 as the vice president of academic affairs. Prior to that, he served as the president of Wilmington College (Ohio) and the founding associate dean of health sciences at Heidelberg University. The work was done in collaboration with the provost.

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President Moves: Cornell leader steps down as hiring ramps up

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Provost Michael I. The University Business Podcast : Why STEM needs the humanities—and vice versa In Pennsylvania, Albright College President Jacquelyn Fetrow has announced her resignation , effective May 31, after leading the small institution since 2017, WFMZ-TV reported. Who’s hiring? Elizabeth S. Interim president Susan C.

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Auburn professor awarded $646k in damages in speech case

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The jury did not agree with Stern’s similar claims against two former provosts, however. In retaliation for Stern’s internal and external activism, Auburn in 2009 suddenly moved the department of economics out of the College of Business and into the College of Liberal Arts, the lawsuit said.

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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College

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But a combination of competitive pressures, demographic patterns and accreditation requirements in one of its most job skill–focused undergraduate fields has led the private liberal arts institution to create its first-ever master’s degree—and to consider adding others. percent from the previous year and about 18.4

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At the time, Tate was the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in Arts and Sciences and Chair of the Department of Education at Washington University in St. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) was no exception. Linda Darling-Hammond, to the post in 1995-1996. Banks to serve as president. Dr. Carol D.

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UNC Chapel Hill leaders diverge on what new "school" will be

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million in fiscal year 2026–27—over four times the $3 million annual cost that Chapel Hill provost Chris Clemens cited to faculty. million in fiscal year 2026–27—over four times the $3 million annual cost that Chapel Hill provost Chris Clemens cited to faculty. 28 interview on Fox and Friends.

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President moves: Another spate of high-profile leaders step down

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In STEM, she’s doubled the university’s external funding for research and oversaw the completion of its Hall of Science. In STEM, she’s doubled the university’s external funding for research and oversaw the completion of its Hall of Science. We want a change in lifestyle for at least some time. Dr. Lonnie A.