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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

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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.”

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

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As dean of the Roski School of Art and Design at the University of Southern California, Muhl faced heavy opposition from students in its MFA program who believed Muhl was responsible for faculty departures amid her failures to communicate curriculum changes and her “persistent belittling of students,” according to a student letter.

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President moves: Another spate of high-profile leaders step down

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However, the motivation behind these presidents’ break from university leadership is markedly cooler than last month’s more dramatic falls from grace. Burnett – University of Mobile (Ala.) Burnett may loom as one of the most prominent figures in the University of Mobile’s 62-year history.

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Temple University leadership is under fire yet again for these 3 reasons

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Following President Jason Wingard’s resignation last month , the Temple faculty union has now turned its ire towards Provost Gregory Mandel and Board of Trustees Chair Mitchell Morgan. More than 800 union members (81%) cast a vote of no confidence in their ability to lead one of the state’s leading research universities.