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Texas A&M President Dr. M. Katherine Banks Resigns Amid Controversy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Texas A&M University President Dr. M. Katherine Banks Banks’s resignation comes after the resignation of the dean of the school’s College of Arts and Sciences stepped down. Katherine Banks Banks’s resignation comes after the resignation of the dean of the school’s College of Arts and Sciences stepped down.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

President Blake's journey to his current position at Georgia State has been a bit different from those of many other academic leaders. From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Very similar to software engineering.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred García as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. I don’t trust the administration in their ability to have the best.”

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President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

Presidents picking up at new schools John Nicklow While the jazz-playing Dr. Cole takes his talent to New Orleans, civil engineer Dr. John Nicklow is on his way out of The Big Easy to The Sunshine State. in civil engineering from Arizona State University. The Benedictine president-elect holds a Ph.D.

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Affirmative action reaction: Higher ed leaders weigh in on Supreme Court’s decision

University Business

But Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth and Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, find the ruling tone deaf. ” In the near term It remains unclear to NASFAA what the ramifications will be on financial aid by striking down affirmative action.

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Newly named president of College of Saint Mary backs out

Inside Higher Ed

Although it’s relatively rare for someone who has been selected as a university president to pull out after accepting the position, it does happen. For example, in 2021, the reported top pick for president of the University of South Carolina, Mung Chiang, backed out within hours of being named in a published report.

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

University Business

The bulk of her career in higher education comes from her 16 years at the University of Chicago. Beginning as a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, she then went on to become the associate dean of diversity and inclusion for BU’s biological sciences division. Martin, Sr. is calling it a job well done. His loyalty to the N.C.