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First African American Dean Blazes Trail for Northwestern Music

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The dean of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music was the first woman in the role and first African American dean at the university in general. Montgomery, who joined Northwestern in 2003, said she was also the first African American dean at the University of Kansas, serving in its School of Fine Arts.

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Pepperdine law dean talks openly about his stutter

Inside Higher Ed

Today, Caron is dean of law at Pepperdine University. ” Caron smiled during a recent interview prompted by a post he wrote, called “Deaning While Stuttering,” on his blog, TaxProf. ” ‘I Made It Work’ Caron didn’t always intend to be a dean, or a professor, or even a lawyer.

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HEED Schools Prioritize Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Employees

Insight Into Diversity

In addition to focusing on attracting diverse faculty, HEED schools understand that retention is also critically important. Reasons often cited by underrepresented employees who leave their positions include overwhelming workloads, inequitable pay, lack of leadership and advancement opportunities, and lack of recognition.

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Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month and honoring cultural heritage for a more equitable future

UW Presidential Blog

His legacy of bravery and commitment to a society founded on equality and justice lives on in so much of the work and leadership happening across our institution today. Dean Eddie Uehara, who is stepping down as Dean of the School of Social Work after an extraordinary 17 years at the helm, was the first Asian American woman to be a UW dean.

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From classroom to boardroom: harnessing AI in business education

Kortext University Leaders' Blog

‘The transformational impact of artificial intelligence is impossible for business schools to ignore’, according to the Financial Times. Indeed, at the recent AMBA & BGA Global Deans and Directors Conference, the application of AI in executive business education was a key topic of discussion.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

. “The board thanks President Muhl for her time, her leadership during the pandemic, and her investment in Berklee’s educational experience.” ” While details about her departure remain unknown, her previous leadership experience hints at a turbulent past. The entire class of 2016 withdrew from the program.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.”

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