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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. Today, women serve as CEOs, university presidents, political leaders, and cultural pioneers.

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University Presidents Called to Action

Higher Education Inquirer

[Editor's note: This essay, written for elite university presidents, is intended as a rhetorical device rather than a statement of facts. Elite universities, long considered the pinnacle of higher education, have become increasingly entwined in a broader conversation about privilege, access, and power.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Freeman Hrabowski, president emeritus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, aptly says, “By understanding human behavior and our values, we develop a moral compass that can guide our decision-making. Each phase of my journey provided unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within academia.

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How universities have entered the dialogue on the Hamas-Israel conflict

University Business

When students took to X, formerly Twitter, to criticize UCLA on behalf of professors who advocated for their participation at a pro-Palestine teach-in on the recent Hamas-Israel conflict , the university quickly responded to cut down anyone’s belief that it intentionally endorses such an event.

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Barack Obama to Universities: Stand Firm Against Federal Overreach

Insight Into Diversity

Echoing Obama’s sentiments, Lawrence Summers, former President of Harvard University and Obama’s top economic adviser, advocated for utilizing endowment funds to uphold institutional principles. Princeton University President Christopher L.

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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.

Three Takeaways for University Presidents, Boards, and Administrations Three action recommendations are offered for higher education leaders looking to make better use of faculty data: Increase both the frequency and quality of communication. Share faculty accomplishments in ways that resonate with stakeholders outside academia.

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Barack Obama to Universities: Stand Firm Against Federal Overreach

Insight Into Diversity

Echoing Obama’s sentiments, Lawrence Summers, former President of Harvard University and Obama’s top economic adviser, advocated for utilizing endowment funds to uphold institutional principles. Princeton University President Christopher L.