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Historian Dr. Jonathan Holloway to Lead Henry Luce Foundation Following Rutgers Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Holloway, who will succeed Dr. Mariko Silver (who departed in October 2024 to lead the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts), expressed his enthusiasm for the new role. He also launched the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics in November 2024, focusing on democratic engagement and civil discourse.

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Medical School History Organization Provost

Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Candace Maddox Moore, University of Maryland, College Park Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Be unapologetic about your work. I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU.

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Cruzado Wins 2024 Council of Fellows Mentor Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 3, 2024

Montana State University President Dr. Waded Cruzado has been named winner of the American Council on Education’s 2024 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award. She also chaired the board of directors of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and HERS.

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Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) President and CEO Dr. Paul J. 30, 2024, bringing an end to more than two decades at the helm. Dr. Paul LeBlanc During his tenure as SNHU’s fifth president, the school grew from 2,500 students to the largest nonprofit higher ed provider in the U.S., with more than 225,000 learners.

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Rutger’s Eatman to Chair AAC&U Board of Directors, And Other Newly Elected Officers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Eatman Six new directors and board officers were elected during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, D.C. James Madison University President Dr. Jonathan R. Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson was elected treasurer.

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Dr. Ellen M. Granberg, George Washington University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

George Washington University President Dr. Ellen M. The nationally recognized scholar in the sociology of self, identity, and mental health has also served as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

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International Women’s Day: ¼ of the Top 200 Higher Ed Leaders Worldwide are Women

Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 8, 2024

The 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released, and analysis reveals that, for the first time, 50 of the top 200 institutions are led by women. Since the eighties, women comprised a majority on college campuses while institutional leadership remained predominantly male.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Because of the dean leads, the vice provost, the team members working with me, we were able to do great things with faculty and faculty fellows. I have visions of grandeur, seeing him rise to a university president, or the CEO of a major foundation or think tank committed to educational outcomes and closing achievement gaps,” says Albert.

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West Virginia: outcry over “unprecedented” language cuts

The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Gordon Gee, the university was set to cut 169 faculty positions and more than 30 degree programs. The cuts, which originally included the entire department of world languages, literatures and linguistics, are a response to a $45million budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. Faculty were warmly received by students protesting the uni.

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President moves: Shake-up in Louisiana moves two leaders. This Virginian leaves the West Coast

University Business

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Two University of Louisiana System leaders have changed the state’s dynamic in the past two weeks as they pursue new opportunities within the state’s framework, which has drawn some pushback. Not so long ago, Murray had retired from the presidency at Whitman College (Wash.) and three at Birmingham-Southern College (Ala.)

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McDonough Promotes Student Voter Engagement

Insight Into Diversity

MARCH 11, 2024

Raritan Valley Community College President, Michael McDonough, has been selected to serve on the Presidents’ Council of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge in 2024. Brad Mortensen, president of Weber State University, will chair the council.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Candace Maddox Moore, University of Maryland, College Park Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Be unapologetic about your work. I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU.

Education Leadership

Education Leadership Students Advocate Scholarship

President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Melissa Gilliam – Boston University (Mass.) Beginning July 2024, Melissa Gillam will become Boston University’s first Black and female president as she reaches a new milestone in her career in higher education, championing student support and diversity. Her current tenure sits at five years.

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Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 9, 2024

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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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

APRIL 1, 2024

Note: This interview in the Weekly Wisdom Series originally aired on February 26, 2024 as part of the University Innovation Alliance’s Innovating Together Podcast , appearing live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. Linked Mentioned in this Episode President Casey Sacks BridgeValley Community and Technical College U.S.

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Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Note: This interview in the Weekly Wisdom Series originally aired on January 16, 2024 as part of the University Innovation Alliance’s Innovating Together Podcast , appearing live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. And I love that. I think Dan's onto something to help us in higher ed refocus and get upstream.”

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Collaboration vs. Competition in Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Note: This interview in the Weekly Wisdom Series originally aired on January 16, 2024 as part of the University Innovation Alliance’s Innovating Together Podcast , appearing live on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn. And I love that. I think Dan's onto something to help us in higher ed refocus and get upstream.”

Higher Education

Higher Education Policy Degree Faculty

President moves: Why community members are opposed to 2 leaders stepping down

University Business

AUGUST 25, 2023

And the most recent smattering of presidents to soon depart is a stark reminder of that. Of the four college and university presidents whose run will end this academic year, only one is retiring on satisfying terms. His term will begin in January 2024 and will run through 2028. – Occidental College (Calif.)

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Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JANUARY 19, 2024

Honoring the Promise of Higher Ed A Conversation With Lisa Vollendorf, President, SUNY Empire State bridget Thu, 01/25/2024 - 06:00 Image Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom At the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), we like hearing the thoughts of higher education leaders at all levels of experience.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 26, 2023

26 December · Episode 187 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions 55 Min · By Dr. Drumm McNaughton Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024. Join us in our 2023 Higher Education Year in Review and Predictions for 2024. Grade given by Deb Maue: A.

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Leaders still at a loss on how to beat AI invasion

University Business

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Even more disconcerting, 59% believe spring 2024 graduates were not ready to enter a workforce where these skills are important. Over 330 university presidents, chancellors, provosts and other executive leaders participated in this survey, which asked questions about generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and CoPilot.

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Using Faculty Satisfaction Data for Strategic Change in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 254 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. R. Todd Benson

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 8, 2025

These disconnects are especially important for new presidents or provosts to recognize early, making shared governance a critical element of effective presidential onboarding and transitioning. Georgia State University developed a section of the provosts website to outline how survey results informed institutional decisions.

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Faculty Higher Education Leadership Education

Strategic Presidential Communication in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 192 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Erin Hennessy

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 30, 2024

Challenges of Trust and Politicization in Higher Education McNaughton and Hennessy discuss the diminishing trust in educational institutions and the perceived value of higher education as referenced by the results of The Edelman 2024 Trust Barometer and Gallop’s poll showing historically low faith in U.S. Institutions continues.

Higher Education

Higher Education Education Leadership Institution

A Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The re-election of President Donald J. Trump has brought a sense of uncertainty as 2024 draws to a close. Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. Lets take a look at the year that was as plans develop for the road ahead. Other initiatives remain tied up in court. Larry Hlavenka Jr.,

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Columbia University’s Interim President Resigns Amid Trump Administration’s Pressure Over Campus Activism

Higher Education Inquirer

MARCH 28, 2025

Armstrong, resigned on Friday, just days after the university made significant concessions to the Trump administration in exchange for the restoration of $400 million in federal research funding. Additionally, Columbia agreed to hire 36 new campus security officers with the authority to arrest students involved in protests.

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International Women’s Day: ¼ of the Top 200 Higher Ed Leaders Worldwide are Women

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West Virginia: outcry over “unprecedented” language cuts

President moves: Shake-up in Louisiana moves two leaders. This Virginian leaves the West Coast

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President moves: Why community members are opposed to 2 leaders stepping down

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