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

Insight Into Diversity

JoAnne Epps, the acting president of Temple University, died suddenly on Tuesday after she fell ill during a memorial service for Charles L. Blockson, historian and curator of the Blockson Afro-American Collection, at the university. according to the university. according to the university.

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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.

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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. Katherine Banks – Texas A&M University M.

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President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

Cole Effective the first of June, the student affairs vice president at Marquette University, Dr. Xavier A. Cole, will become the president of Loyola University New Orleans. Ennis First-time president Daniel J. Since 2015, Nicklow served as the president of the University of New Orleans.

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Showing the Human Face of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Note: This interview in the Weekly Wisdom Series originally aired on April 17, 2023 as part of the University Innovation Alliance’s Innovating Together Podcast , appearing live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. President Sorrell B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University, and his Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.