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Women make history every day – let’s remove the barriers that stand in their way

UW Presidential Blog

From the very first graduate of the University of Washington to policymakers , scientists , entrepreneurs , educators and pathbreakers of all kinds, the UW has been home to countless women who have made – and are making – history. The UW is committed to advancing gender equity and diversity in all aspects of our community.

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New College of Florida axes professor who criticized college, purportedly over his ‘leftist’ views

University Business

Earlier this week, New College of Florida trustee Christopher Rufo bragged about violating the First Amendment, tweeting that the college would not renew visiting history professor Erik Wallenberg’s contract, citing his “left-wing” teaching, views, and past criticism of university leadership.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

WMU, he noted, is a “university on the rise,” and pointed to a $550 million gift last year to the university—the largest philanthropic donation made to a public institution of higher education in U.S.

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President moves: Resignations and early retirements reigned in July

University Business

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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Patty Limerick speaks out on her dismissal from her center

Inside Higher Ed

“You know, we’ve had decades of very solid support from the university leadership and there was a reason for that, because—I’m not sure if this is a little bit of vanity or just accuracy—I’ve done everything imaginable for years here to build trust between a university-based organization and the general public.

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First African American Dean Blazes Trail for Northwestern Music

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And for most of us, many of these composers were new to us because they were then absent from our music history books from the repertoire that we learned as students,” said Montgomery. Based on her extensive years in university leadership, Montgomery suggested that younger people look for mentors in many places, of many kinds.

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Peter McGovern, EdOdyssey, US

The PIE News

We do a lot of work in secondary, middle and high school students, and have even worked with some primary students in our history. “In the college and university area, a lot of students aren’t even familiar with what study abroad means” Getting to engage with students at a younger age, I think is really powerful.