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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. He also owned 25 to 40 enslaved people in the mid-1800s, the newspaper reported.

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Seton Hall University President Joseph Nyre Announces Sudden Resignation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Seton Hall University President Dr. Joseph has resigned from his post, cutting his initial five-year term as president short, Asbury Park Press reported. Nyre’s departure stems from disagreements with some board of regents members over governance problems involving Seton Hall Law School, USA TODAY Network New Jersey reported.

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Acting Temple University President, DEI & Civil Rights Advocate Dies Suddenly

Insight Into Diversity

As a student, Epps worked at the university’s bookstore, and she later joined the faculty in 1985, eventually working her way up to several high-ranking roles, including dean of the university’s law school, the executive vice president and provost, and chief academic officer.

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The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments

EAB

The 3 big bets university presidents and provosts are placing on graduate and adult learner enrollments. Key takeaways from our new survey of university leaders. Despite these fluctuations, one thing remains evident: university leaders are prioritizing graduate and adult-serving programs and enrollment. November 14, 2022.

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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 García 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.

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President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

Over the past two weeks, the higher education landscape has seen a handful of shifts in school leadership. Several presidents who decided to hang up their cleats and move on were lauded for their accomplishments, while others… not so much. First-time president Xavier A. Located in Melbourne, Fla.,

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Showing the Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

In that time, Paul Quinn won HBCU of the Year among other awards, created the New Urban College Model, and achieved full accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). President Sorrell B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University, and his Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.