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University of Rochester Black Studies Department to Accelerate Cluster-Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The budding Black studies department at the University of Rochester will fast-track their hiring of faculty with the help of a $3 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. chair of faculty programs and departmental initiatives in the university's Black studies department. Dr. Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr. McCune, Jr.,

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Succession planning is paramount in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as it can play a critical role in preserving these institutions' legacy, values, and unique contributions. Succession planning plays a vital role in the long-term success and stability of the university.

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Vicky Lewis, Consultant, UK

The PIE News

This week, we spent five minutes with Vicky Lewis, who founded her own education consultancy 10 years ago. I’m coming up to 30 years working in the UK’s international higher education sector, so I’ve seen it develop, professionalise and broaden its vision. She talks to The PIE about her sector experiences over the years.