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Why I gave $25M to a small liberal arts college (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Now, I see this through a new lens as my husband, Richard, and I have made our first big philanthropic investment in higher education: supporting one of our nation’s small liberal arts colleges. Today’s world is made better with the kind of education students get at a small liberal arts college.

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As I take my leave.

Dr. Missy Alexander

This is my last day as provost, and it has been a rewarding and challenging ride. So have the changing attitudes toward higher education. It has been, well, an interesting time to be in higher education. On this last day of my role as provost, it is that argument for the value that I’d like to end with.

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Dr. Anne McCall Appointed 13th President of the College of Wooster

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McCall is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana. She has also served as associate dean for Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts; dean of arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Denver; and dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences.

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What Should We Do About Undergrads Who Want to Pursue a Humanities Doctorate?

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma The December 2022 issue of Jacobin , which bills itself as “a leading voice of the American left, offering socialist perspectives on politics, economics and culture,” contains a provocative article entitled “I Love Higher Education. It Isn’t Loving Me Back.”

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President moves: Administrators prove popular picks as next leader on the job

University Business

His contract is still pending approval from the state’s higher education system. Justin Schwartz Justin Schwartz – University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Boulder has found its next president, Justin Schwartz, the current executive vice president and provost at Pennsylvania State University.

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New DEI Certificate at Muhlenberg Joins Others Working Toward Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer, associate provost for equity and inclusion, and coordinator of the new DEI certificate program at Muhlenberg College. Dr. Brooke Vick, chief diversity officer and associate provost for equity and inclusion at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., As the U.S.

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Manhattanville cuts tenured faculty, freezes programs

Inside Higher Ed

I suspect this pattern of continuous review and adjustment will define all of higher education in this country going forward.” Manhattanville remains a private liberal arts institution, but it has changed its orientation somewhat in recent years. Geisler last summer. Focus on the Future.

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