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Columbia Journalism School Honors Life, Legacy of Ida B. Wells

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Dawn Kissi “There is a tradition in this country of the advocacy journalist, and within that long history Ida B. Wells stands as an icon,” said Dr. Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia Journalism School and Henry R. Minouche Shafik and notable voices from national media. Luce Professor of Journalism.

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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

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“The long-standing collaboration between LSAC and AALS and the impressive histories and strengths of both organizations will ensure a smooth transition in July,” she continued. “In Testy served as Dean and Professor of Law at University of Washington School of Law from 2009 to 2017 and at Seattle University School of Law from 2005 to 2009.

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President moves: A historic hire, a retirement and 1 leader on leave

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Hired Lynne Coy-Ogan – Husson University (Maine) The board of trustees at Husson University has selected Lynne Coy-Ogan as its next president, marking the first female to lead the institution in its 125-year history. Coy-Ogan is quite familiar with Husson already.

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Patty Limerick speaks out on her dismissal from her center

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Limerick,” Chris Whitney, the board’s vice chair and brand commissioner for the state of Colorado’s Department of Agriculture, wrote to Glen Krutz, CU Boulder’s dean of arts and sciences. This does not affect Limerick’s tenured position as professor of history or her ability to conduct research."

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Nine insights from an integration process (opinion)

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which traced its history to the union of Leicester Academy, founded in 1784, and the Becker Business College, which opened in 1887. It also was a serious loss for the Worcester region because of Becker College’s long and impactful history in the area and the prominence of several academic programs. Is this diversity newsletter?:

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A Continued Commitment to Community

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Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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President’s corner: How Rob Vischer balances growth with century-old values at University of St. Thomas

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Thomas in January during a pivotal period in its 139-year history. As the dean of St. Thomas, dating back to becoming an associate law professor in 2005. Rob Vischer took over the University of St. Once a s mall Catholic liberal arts college, St. “We need everybody leaning in.”