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Dr. Yolanda Pierce Named Dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yolanda Pierce will become dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, effective Jul. A public theologian and leader on the role of religion in public life, Pierce is currently dean and professor of religion at the Howard University School of Divinity. 1, pending board approval. She is the first woman in the role.

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Patricia Timmons-Goodson Appointed Dean of North Carolina Central University School of Law

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Patricia Timmons-Goodson will become dean of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law , effective Jul. Timmons-Goodson’s work has earned her accolades and recognition as the Advocates for Justice- Appellate Judge of the Year; Order of the Long Leaf Pine; the UNC William R. She retired from the Supreme Court in 2012.

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Ask the Chair: Be an Unabashed Advocate for Your Finalist

The Chronicle of Higher Education

How, a department head wonders, can we make sure the dean woos our top candidate with the same ardor as we have? By Kevin Dettmar Sam Kalda for The Chronicle How, a department head wonders, can we make sure the dean woos our top candidate with the same ardor as we have?

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First African American Dean Blazes Trail for Northwestern Music

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The dean of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music was the first woman in the role and first African American dean at the university in general. Montgomery, who joined Northwestern in 2003, said she was also the first African American dean at the University of Kansas, serving in its School of Fine Arts. and Shirley W.

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Politicians, Advocates Gather for Dyslexia Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On Tuesday, a panel of New York politicians, non-profit leaders, and advocates came together at Columbia University to discuss solutions for the problem of reading disability in American and across the world. Approximately 80% of adults in the prison system are estimated to be functionally illiterate. This is paramount for our administration.”

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Acting Temple University President, DEI & Civil Rights Advocate Dies Suddenly

Insight Into Diversity

As a student, Epps worked at the university’s bookstore, and she later joined the faculty in 1985, eventually working her way up to several high-ranking roles, including dean of the university’s law school, the executive vice president and provost, and chief academic officer. Josh Shapiro (D) wrote in a social media post.

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Myles Collins

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

School: Georgia Tech Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Georgia Tech business administration major Myles Collins claims Dean's List accolades and recognition as a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll recipient. Through volunteerism, the service-minded runner advocates for voter awareness, clean neighborhoods, and food access.