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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Someone who can speak out effectively on behalf of higher education? Weinberg, who transformed their institutions to much deserved acclaim, or the current or recent crop of higher ed innovators who are much in the news, like Joseph E. Not impossible (think of Michael Sorrell), but exceedingly difficult. 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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Fuentes Earns the AAHHE Mildred GarcĂ­a 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. Fuentes investigates educator experiences, including the experiences of educators of color in K-12 schools and in higher education settings.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

She spoke about how she went from avoiding to embracing administrative leadership, the pandemic's lessons about collaboration and community, and her view of what it will take to reenergize higher ed. We do that every day at universities. Bridget Burns is the founding Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA).

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Making Higher Education Work for All Students

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Making Higher Education Work for All Students A Conversation With Becky Takeda-Tinker, President, Colorado State University Global bridget Thu, 09/14/2023 - 06:00 Higher Ed Leadership Remote Learning Weekly Wisdom Online learning became a critical component for many institutions during COVID. She holds a Ph.D.

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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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President moves: Big time hires, retires and 2 leaders crash out

University Business

The higher education president landscape experienced significant leadership changes during the closing weeks of 2023. Two R1 universities have secured a president appointment following severe fallouts with their previous leaders. Christine McPhail – Saint Augustine’s University (N.C.