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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Spivey-Brown, who currently serves as dean of Howard University's College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, will assume leadership on July 1, succeeding Dr. Leslie N. In 2023, she received the Gold Award from the Arnold P. Pollard, who has led the Huntsville, Alabama-based university for 15 years.

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Mount Holyoke Taps Howard University Law Dean to Lead College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Howard University law professor and dean has been named Mount Holyoke College’s first permanent Black female president in the institution’s 186-year history. She will step into her role on July 1, 2023. Danielle Ren Holley, current dean and professor of law at Howard University. Danielle Ren Holley is breaking ground.

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Honor and invest in Ukraine through scholarships (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

We educated our campus communities as to what is at stake in Ukraine, facilitated efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian citizens and offered scholarships for Ukrainians interested in pursuing higher education. According to economists, roughly three-quarters of the wealth of most countries is accounted for by human capital.

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Smart leadership transitions supported by social intelligence

Campus Sonar

Social intelligence in action Supporting a new presidents vision for brand and reputation When Doug Palmer became president of Siena Heights University in July 2023, he was very interested in brand developmentboth understanding existing perceptions of Siena Heights and understanding where they had room to grow awareness and affinity.

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Brown Experiences Decline in Rates of Incoming Black, Brown Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Logan Powell Frank Mullin The university reports that about 18% of its new 1,725-student class come from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, a decline from 27% in 2023. About 45% will receive need-based scholarship or grant aid, a decrease from 50%; and roughly 14% are first-generation college students, down from 15%.

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Small College America – Profile: Davidson College

Edu Alliance Journal

April 21, 2025, by Dean Hoke : With this profile of Davidson College, I complete the tenth and final entry in my series exploring small colleges across the United States. Students are also competitive for Goldwater, Watson, and Marshall scholarships, reflecting the quality of preparation. billion as of 2023.

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

March 3, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of the College of Wooster is the fourth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. For the 2022-2023 academic year, the total cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room, and board, is $71,000. states and 76 countries. Notable Alumni: J.C.