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KAVITA BALA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bowers College of Computing and Information Science at Cornell University has been named the university’s 17th provost. An expert in computer vision and graphics, Bala will succeed John Siliciano, professor of law in Cornell Law School, who has served as interim provost since July 1.

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Dr. Ben Vinson III Appointed President of Howard University

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Dr. Ben Vinson III Vinson – a historian of the African diaspora in Latin America – is currently provost at Case Western Reserve University. Vinson holds a bachelor’s degree in history and classical studies from Dartmouth College and a doctorate in history from Columbia University. 1, The Washington Post reported.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Their findings demonstrate the significant educational and civic benefits of interracial and interethnic interactions during college.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

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Growing up in Malaysia, Lim wanted to skip college, join the military and pursue the dream of becoming a pilot. Prior to his NJIT presidency, Lim was the interim president of the University of Texas at Arlington after having served the university as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Thankfully, he moved on to Plan B. “I

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Unveiling An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education

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In this 189-page book, he provides a chronological timeline that highlights the evolution of post-secondary institutions as well as the impact of religion and race and the role of private philanthropy in shaping the prominence of colleges and universities. I couldn’t wait to go to college.”

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Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline

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Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline A Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven Elana Thu, 08/15/2024 - 18:01 Image College to Career First Generation Weekly Wisdom Braven is an inspiring organization: a nonprofit that partners with higher education institutions to guide their graduates into the workforce.

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President moves: UCLA snatches a leader from Miami

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Dr. Frenk served as Mexico’s secretary of health from 2002 to 2006 before heading Harvard’s School of Public Health. His father also served a 10-year stint as the president of the university when it was known as Northwest Nazarene College several decades ago, according to a university statement.