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Temple University president resigns

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Temple University president Jason Wingard resigned abruptly on Tuesday after less than two years on the job, the Board of Trustees announced. A board statement released Tuesday praised Wingard for his contributions to the university while touching lightly on the challenges that persisted under his leadership.

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Student Affairs Professionals Gather to Discuss Future of the Profession

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the goal of infusing scholarship into practice, thousands of student affairs practitioners from colleges and universities across the nation gathered in Boston to strategize about the future of the profession. The two survived the school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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President moves: Leaders cross state lines for new opportunities; 1 steps down

University Business

More from UB: Why reengaging stopped-out students provides a well of opportunity for enrollment Hired (Source: Wayne State University) Steve Elliott – Black Hills State University (S.D.) As dynamic as Elliott’s background and education are, his 20 years at Wayne State University (Mich.)

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How universities have entered the dialogue on the Hamas-Israel conflict

University Business

.” Why some institutions now feel pressure to comment on world events Institutions may opt not to comment on world events to avoid compromising their mission to foster open dialogue and freedom of inquiry on campus, a philosophy the University of Chicago championed in a 1967 declaration. “The

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

The Disturbing Trend in Florida Under Governor DeSantis’s administration, Florida has witnessed legislative maneuvers aimed at reshaping the educational landscape. However, the process faced challenges, notably the reluctance of current administrators and political leaders to engage, signifying the deep-seated nature of this issue.

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President moves: Why community members are opposed to 2 leaders stepping down

University Business

And the most recent smattering of presidents to soon depart is a stark reminder of that. Of the four college and university presidents whose run will end this academic year, only one is retiring on satisfying terms. Endings are never easy, and they’re rarely smooth.

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New policies guide removal of controversial building names

Inside Higher Ed

But both men also enslaved people, which drove students to push the university to change the buildings’ names. Amid a wave of Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, Towson administrators announced they would appoint a committee to research the two men’s legacies and determine whether they aligned with the university’s values.

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