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President moves: Another spate of high-profile leaders step down

University Business

However, the motivation behind these presidents’ break from university leadership is markedly cooler than last month’s more dramatic falls from grace. Towson University has found its 15th president in Dr. Mark Ginsberg, current provost and executive vice president of George Mason University in Virginia.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. This increase, while notable, also highlights the persistent challenges that remain in achieving true gender equity at the highest levels of academia.

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President moves: A Texas-sized hire and a controversial severance package highlight this list

University Business

Just as physicians pledge to uphold the highest standards in medicine, I pledge to uphold the highest standards in leading our university, he said in a statement. Edward Feser – Saint Louis University (Mo.) Edward Feser will take the helm of Saint Louis University on July 1. The Board of Regents agreed to pay $1.9