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Dr. Karrie Dixon Elected Chancellor of North Carolina Central University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dixon, who serves as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, will succeed Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, who retires June 30.

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Utah Receives $50 Million Gift for College of Engineering

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The University of Utah College of Engineering will receive $50 million and a new name, honoring benefactor John Price, a university graduate and former diplomat. Pending approval from the Board of Trustees, the college will be named the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. Hide by line?

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Building a stronger engineering community in Malaysia: The mission of the Board of Engineers Malaysia

Creatrix Campus

Building a stronger engineering community in Malaysia: The mission of the Board of Engineers Malaysia editor Wed, 04/26/2023 - 01:36 In Malaysia, the development of the nation's infrastructure and economy depends heavily on the engineering sector.

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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. The same report found that Black/African American administrators in higher education were just 8% of all senior leaders.

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

University Business

Three college administrators—including one president—will be coordinating goodbye parties at their current institutions as they prepare to move on to bigger opportunities elsewhere. Lisa Coleman – Adler University (Ill.) Stephenson is currently the president of Northwest Florida State College, a community college.

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Dr. Michael P. Shannon Appointed President of The University of North Georgia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shannon will become president of The University of North Georgia, effective Jul. Shannon Shannon is currently interim executive vice president for administration and finance and interim chief business officer for Georgia Tech. I’m thrilled to serve as the president of the University of North Georgia,” Shannon said in a statement. .;

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Graduate school enrollment softens and schools fret about less tuition

University Business

What they’re building is both a show of optimism in and a way to attract more students to something universities badly need but are beginning to worry about: graduate education. The post Graduate school enrollment softens and schools fret about less tuition appeared first on University Business. Read more from USA Today.