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Richard Englert returning as Temple University president following loss of JoAnne Epps

University Business

A former Temple University president is stepping back into the role as the school weathers a sudden loss. A former federal prosecutor and dean of the Beasley School of Law, Epps was said to be a “calming force” at the university. Her loss was particularly felt in the legal community. Read more from CBS News.

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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

Partly, it’s because fewer college presidents are academics who compiled a scholarly reputation before taking on leadership posts and who continued to speak out about higher education even after their retirement from office. In a thoughtful 2017 opinion piece in The Washington Post , the prolific higher education observer Jeffrey J.

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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. JoAnne Epps was a powerful force and constant ambassador for Temple University for nearly four decades,” Pennsylvania Gov. There are no words that can describe the gravity and sadness of this loss.

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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. "My skillset, leadership, voice is needed now much more than ever as we fight to protect access and equity," she said.

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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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Fuentes Earns the AAHHE Mildred García Founders' Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The award — named after former American Association of State Colleges and Universities president, Dr. Mildred García — honors exemplar commitment to advancing access and success of the Latinx population in higher education.

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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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