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University Rebrands Law School Named for Late Slaveholder

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Richmond has removed the name of T. Williams from its law school, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. Williams School of Law is now called the University of Richmond School of Law. ” Editorial Tags: History Racism Virginia Is this diversity newsletter?:

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

Following the California State System’s high-profile hire of Mildred GarcĂ­a as chancellor over two weeks ago, two major university presidents at Texas A&M and Stanford caught the national radar following their high-profile resignations. Stepping Down Jason Adsit – Mt.

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President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

He was the first president to leave the school with a positive enrollment rate since Hurricane Katrina, and he was also the first president to lead a major comprehensive fundraising campaign in the school’s 65-year history. He was the university’s first Black president. ” Thomas K.

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American U staff strike for higher wages

Inside Higher Ed

Hoisting handmade signs and equipped with fans and water bottles to combat the heat, the strikers started by picketing at AU’s Washington College of Law, where first-year law students were starting orientation and returning ones had their first day of classes. Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Showing the Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Sorrell is the longest-serving President in the 151-year history of Paul Quinn College. President Sorrell B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University, and his Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. in Government from Oberlin College, his J.D.

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

“This incident is particularly harmful to our Black community members during this important celebration of Black History Month.” ” An official of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter to university president Sylvia M.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

It’s atypical for most university presidents. Before we get into our topic today about reimagining universities for the future, give our listeners a little taste of who you are and where you’ve come from. We are a technology-based school predominantly focused on engineering and computer science.