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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

Despite recent pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion among several states , a number of colleges have recently hired presidents based on their commitment to that principle. Several of them are also coming in as either the first woman or the first of their race or ethnicity to lead their school.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

More from UB: ‘Affirmative action made us complacent’: Leaders on their back heels get real on equity Resigning M. said Raymundo Arroyave, professor of Materials Science and Engineering, in a special Faculty Senate meeting. “I Katherine Banks – Texas A&M University M. Bank’s tenure lasted two years. “We

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the same time, scholars are working around the clock to stave off ongoing anti-DEI legislation that has already taken hold in states like Florida and Texas, where many politicians campaigned against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Affirmative action struck down The U.S.