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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Someone who can speak out effectively on behalf of higher education? Aoun, Michael Crow, Mitch Daniels, Paul LeBlanc, Michael Sorrell and Scott Pulsipher, who have certainly left an indelible imprint on their institutions and on the higher education landscape, or those, like Bill Powers and Teresa A. Why is this the case?

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Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover Announces Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Before taking over the presidency at TSU, Glover had served on the faculty at Howard University and was the dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University. HBCUs remain at the frontline of educating students who need access to the transformative power of higher education despite discriminatory funding.

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

Insight Into Diversity

Epps had served as the acting president of Temple since only April, but she was a longtime staple of the Philadelphia campus. She was tireless and passionate about the issues she held dear.” “JoAnne Epps was a powerful force and constant ambassador for Temple University for nearly four decades,” Pennsylvania Gov.

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Fuentes Earns the AAHHE Mildred García Founders' Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education has announced its 2024 AAHHE Mildred Garcia Founders' Award recipient, Dr. David A. Dr. David Fuentes Fuentes is associate dean in the College of Education at William Paterson University, where he began his career in higher education as an assistant professor of teacher education in 2012.

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Columbia Journalism School Honors Life, Legacy of Ida B. Wells

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wells Symposium will feature remarks by Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik and notable voices from national media. Wells stands as an icon,” said Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia Journalism School and Henry R. The inaugural Ida B. Luce Professor of Journalism.

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Bradley University looks to cut over 20 programs and 68 faculty positions - Natalie Schwartz, Higher Ed Dive

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Bradley University, a private Illinois nonprofit, rolled out plans this week to potentially eliminate over 20 academic programs and cut 68 faculty positions. At the time, he warned the deficit would persist if the university didn’t make cuts.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Leadership Opportunities Are Everywhere For most of her years working in higher education, Chancellor Larive was more interested in being a faculty member and lab administrator than moving into campus leadership. We do that every day at universities. As she put it, "I really like doing science."