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In Texas, University Presidents May Soon Control Faculty Senates

Inside Higher Ed

In Texas, University Presidents May Soon Control Faculty Senates Ryan Quinn Mon, 06/09/2025 - 03:00 AM A bill awaiting Gov. Abbott’s signature would require college administrators to set procedures for faculty governing bodies and appoint their leaders, part of an effort to address “liberal faculty control over universities.”

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Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Robert Scott The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Scott as the sole finalist for the presidency of Albany State University (ASU), bringing a leader with extensive experience in both academia and corporate innovation to the historically Black institution.

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Georgetown University's President to Step Down, Following Health Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DeGioia—the longest serving President of Georgetown University—announced on Thursday that he was stepping down due to ongoing health concerns. in Philosophy from the Jesuit institution—worked his way up the ranks to become college president, a position that he held for 23 years. Dr. John J.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. Ingram described her institution's holistic support strategy.

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The Glass Cliff in Higher Education—Challenges Faced by Women University Presidents: Changing Higher Ed podcast 245 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Lori Varlotta

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This episode provides valuable insights for board members, presidential search committees, and current or aspiring university presidents seeking to understand and address the unique challenges faced by women leaders in higher education, particularly during institutional turnarounds and transformational change initiatives.

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Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status

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Wilson For Morgan State University president Dr. David K. But if the process to become an R1 was difficult even for aveteran university president to see, thats largely because theprocess was so arcane. From 2005 to 2021, for instance, theclassification system considered 10 different variables.

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Contract of Brown University President Christina H. Paxson Extended

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Christina Paxson Brown University has announced that the contract of Dr. Christina H. Paxson, Browns president, has been extended an additional 2 years to June 30, 2028. Paxson has served as president of Brown since 2012.