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NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport, First Tournament Set for 2026

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The decision, announced at the Association's annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, will culminate in the first-ever NCAA women's wrestling championship tournament in 2026. This means so much to women's wrestling and to women's sports in general," said Kennedy Blades, a University of Iowa wrestler and 2024 Olympic silver medalist.

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Georgia’s university system revives SAT, ACT requirements at 4 more colleges

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Augusta, Georgia State, Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State universities will require test scores from students applying to the 2026-27 academic year.

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Gannon University and Ursuline College announce official merger deal

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The nonprofit institutions will combine to form "the largest Catholic system of higher education along Lake Erie" by December 2026.

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How University of Arizona plans to shrink its deficit by $110M

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Now, the college is eyeing a balanced budget by fiscal 2026. The institution’s interim chief financial officer announced cuts and new revenue opportunities.

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University of Arizona president to step down amid budgetary issues

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Robert Robbins told the institution’s governing board that he will leave his post by the end of his current contract, which expires in 2026.

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Outgoing Arizona President to Be Paid Through 2026

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Outgoing University of Arizona president Robert Robbins is officially leaving his role next month but will continue to collect a paycheck through July 2026, The Arizona Daily Star reported.

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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education at the University of MissouriSt. Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Winn, who will serve in 2025-2026 before Morris assumes the presidency.