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Public-University President Faces Backlash for Canceling Student Group's Drag Show

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Julian Roberts-Grmela Illustration by The Chronicle, photo by Michael Cuviello/Amarillo Globe-News The head of West Texas A&M University has drawn criticism for calling off the event. Critics say his action is a form of censorship that disregards students' rights.

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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. The event will culminate in the unveiling of a bronze sculpture of Wells by artist Dana King, a former network news anchor. Wells, in a day-long symposium March 25. The inaugural Ida B.

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Becker to Depart Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mark Becker plans to leave his role as president of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) at the end of the year. “I I am in good health, and at the same time recent life events have led me to the conclusion that I need to devote more time to my health and family,” said Becker.

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Three Rutgers faculty unions hold town hall on alleged U. budget discrepancies - Alex Kenney, Daily Targum

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Michelle Gittelman, an associate professor in the Department of Management and Global Business and chair of the Budget and Priorities Committee of Rutgers AAUP-AFT, and other union leaders gave insights on financial details University President Jonathan Holloway shared at his third annual budget address in February.

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LRN to launch qualifications in Thailand

The PIE News

The Learning Resource Network has announced that it will provide education qualifications in Thailand. The ESOL, education training and management qualification specialist said it had added Thailand to the list of international locations in which it is active.

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The Transformational Power of Higher Education

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Leadership Opportunities Are Everywhere For most of her years working in higher education, Chancellor Larive was more interested in being a faculty member and lab administrator than moving into campus leadership. We do that every day at universities. As she put it, "I really like doing science."

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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.