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Presidential exits: Some leave on a high note, others entrenched in scandal

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will be moving into entrepreneurial pursuits after serving in academia for 30 years, according to The Oklahoman. He also led the school through seven of its largest freshman enrollment classes in Langston’s 126-year history. will be remembered at Langston for helping secure a Tulsa campus and a permanent Oklahoma City Campus.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

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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. A Thousand Flowers Blooming On May 2, 2022, Dr. M.

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

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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. A Thousand Flowers Blooming On May 2, 2022, Dr. M.

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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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Technology Partnerships and Higher Education

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As Mainstay, they still empower people to take the next step toward achieving their goals in both academia and business. Drew earned an AB in History and Literature from Harvard in 2005, and served as a board member for Cambridge School Volunteers from 2011-2013.

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Embracing a New Model for Higher Education Governance Part 2: The Updated Board Duties

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Additionally, each board member is a fiduciary and must act on behalf of the organization’s greatest good and have a higher standard of care than professional staff (including the university president). Additionally, these responsibilities are collective and personal, so they cannot be delegated to others.

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Claudine Gay Resigns as Harvard President

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Harvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and controversy surrounding her recent congressional testimony on campus policies related to student conduct and antisemitism. Garber, the provost and chief academic officer, was appointed interim president until a permanent successor is named.

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