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USC Bans Pro-Palestinian Valedictorian From Commencement Speech

Insight Into Diversity

Asna Tabassum (Photo courtesy of CAIR-LA) The University of Southern California (USC) has banned the 2024 class valedictorian, a pro-Palestinian advocate, from speaking at a May commencement ceremony, citing safety concerns. USC named Asna Tabassum valedictorian earlier this month. In a statement released Monday, Andrew T.

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Mark Richards to step down as provost in summer 2023

UW Presidential Blog

As we approach the start of the academic year next month, I’m writing to let you know 2022–23 will be Mark Richards’ last year as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Mark plans to step down as provost in summer 2023, after he completes his five-year term in the position.

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High-quality skills as a means of attracting FDI and reducing regional inequalities

HEPI

This guest blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Professor Warren Manning, Provost for Innovation and Research at the University of Derby, and Dr Jenna Townend, FHEA, Principal Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor at the Uni versity of Derby.

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A Defense of the Senior Diversity Officer in Politically Charged Times

Insight Into Diversity

Our professional backgrounds are distinct; we represent faculty and senior administrators trained in medicine, science and engineering, the arts, social sciences, humanities, and education. Our work is grounded in scholarship, the importance of building and expanding partnerships, and a deep understanding of institutional priorities.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The court’s decision was widely criticized by those advocating for diversity in higher ed who voiced concerns over campus diversity and equity. Wutoh, Howard provost and chief academic officer in an announcement in April. In Memoriam Lauded legal theorist and civil rights advocate Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., Dr. Theresa A.