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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. 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.” history.

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Career Q&A: UT Knoxville's vice provost for student success

Inside Higher Ed

Williams spoke to Inside Higher Ed about her career journey, managing her own professional development, the value of the student success offices housed within the provost’s office, and how others can position themselves as student success champions. A: I always felt this responsibility for each student I recruited to the university.

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Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho Appointed Vice Provost for University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fredrick Muyia Nafukho will become vice provost for the University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel. I look forward to working collaboratively with the leadership team, faculty and Faculty Senate to lead a transformational plan to support UW’s academic personnel from pre-recruitment to retirement and beyond.”

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What recession? How Villanova turns student degrees into jobs

University Business

By leveraging a strong network of alumni and employers over the past four years – including during the pandemic – Villanova University managed an impressive placement rate among its graduates, and Associate Vice Provost Kevin Grubb doesn’t believe that’s going to change despite the currently bleak economic forecast.

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Guillory Named Chief Academic Officer at Dillard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monique Guillory has been appointed the new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer Dillard University, effective April 1. Ford announced that Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, through April to transition into the role. Dillard President Dr. Rochelle L.

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Guillory Gets Chief Academic Officer Appointment at Dillard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monique Guillory has been appointed the new provost and chief academic and enrollment officer Dillard University, effective April 1. Ford announced that Guillory will work with the interim provost, Mablene Krueger, through April to transition into the role. Dillard President Dr. Rochelle L.

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N.C. A&T to Implement STEM Graduate Student Program with NSF Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

PRMPR plans to recruit and graduate 12 underrepresented STEM Ph.D. Our approach is to diversify STEM doctoral degree holders in the U.S., with a specific focus on URMs,” said Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs and the program’s principal investigator (PI).

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