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Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Robert Scott The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Scott as the sole finalist for the presidency of Albany State University (ASU), bringing a leader with extensive experience in both academia and corporate innovation to the historically Black institution.

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Harvard Biological Engineering Institute Receives $350M Gift

Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss has donated an additional $350 million to Harvard University to support the research center that bears his name: the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. Wyss, a graduate of Harvard Business School, donated $125 million to establish the institute in 2009.

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How CIOs can take advantage of the AI revolution

University Business

APRIL 1, 2024

CIOs and their network support engineers constantly have to find creative ways to improve their network configurations to support the ever-growing number of devices on campus. Most importantly, CIOs must foster an innovative and experimental culture that will enable the network engineers to try out new AI solutions on the network.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

JUNE 9, 2022

Similarities Between Industry and Academia. President Blake's journey to his current position at Georgia State has been a bit different from those of many other academic leaders. From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

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

University Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite the abrupt upheaval and its ramifications, Reid and student body president Grace Keenan were the only trustees to vote against Corcoran’s permanent hire. Corcoran won out against two other presidential prospects with extensive experience in academia. A&T) for 14 years and working for the school for 35 years, Harold L.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Brian Blake sat down with us to discuss his first year at Georgia State University. President Blake recalled how his path to the presidency of this historic institution had included his previous career in the technology sector, well outside of academia.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Brian Blake sat down with us to discuss his first year at Georgia State University. President Blake recalled how his path to the presidency of this historic institution had included his previous career in the technology sector, well outside of academia.

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The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions: Changing Higher Education Podcast 164 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest David Linton

The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 18, 2023

But I was drawn into this topic, field, and academia more generally four years ago. Going back to the ’60s and ’70s, they wanted more mathematicians and engineers for a space race. What can presidents do? One of the last questions I always ask is, what are three takeaways for university presidents and boards?

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 9, 2024

Phil’s a lifelong learner who transitioned from educational technology consulting after working in the engineering field for many years. But lately, there’s been so much significant change in academia, that I’ve fallen much more into a role of looking at the bigger, broader trend. welcome back to the program. [00:31:54]

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Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

in Information Sciences & Technology from Pennsylvania State University, and an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University. When it’s all political appointees, they see it as a political tool rather than as an engine for a region or state. Andrew, what are three takeaways for university presidents, boards, and system leaders?

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Why Israel's universities stood up for democracy (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 31, 2023

The government’s squelching of his voice, combined with the hundreds of thousands of Israelis who took to the streets to protest, sent an unmistakable message to Israel’s university presidents that we were obliged to take a stand for the values that we hold dear. Ron Robin is president of University of Haifa.

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Funding Research for Tier Two Institutions with NSF: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 165 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan

The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 25, 2023

Podcast Highlights NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines is a $44 million investment that promotes competition and exploits the innate potential of the region through partnerships. Panchanathan was nominated to this position by the President of the United States in 2019 and subsequently unanimously confirmed by the U.S.

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Investigative Insights: A Deep Dive into the Crisis In preparing this report, over 65 interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, and former university presidents. Encourage not only retired but also current university leaders to speak out against political interference.

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Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency

Harvard Biological Engineering Institute Receives $350M Gift

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How CIOs can take advantage of the AI revolution

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

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game

10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

The Impact of Crushing Student Debt on American Society: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions: Changing Higher Education Podcast 164 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest David Linton

The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

Rural-Serving Institutions: Innovative Lessons for Higher Ed Success: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 147 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Andrew Koricich

Why Israel's universities stood up for democracy (opinion)

Funding Research for Tier Two Institutions with NSF: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 165 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan

AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

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