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Women make history on stages big and small by lifting each other up

UW Presidential Blog

At the University of Washington, women have been making history since the University was founded. In Seattle, new Provost Tricia Serio serves as the University’s chief academic officer. Together, this marks first time in UW history that all four of these leadership positions have been held by women.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.”

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Presidents and Provosts of Color Serving Together Still Rare at PWIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig steps into his post as Western Michigan University’s (WMU) provost and vice president for academic affairs this January, he will be giving the school membership in an exceedingly small club. McBride and provost and executive vice president for academic affairs Dr. Renée T.

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Young to Head-up FAMU Center for African and African American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Darius Young Young is a history professor at the FAMU College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities. Watson, provost and vice president for academic affairs at FAMU. Interdisciplinary research will play a significant role in our efforts to achieve Carnegie 1 Research status.”

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George Washington University Names First Woman President

Insight Into Diversity

The George Washington University (GWU) has named Ellen Granberg its 19th president, making her the first woman to hold the office in the institution’s 200-year history. Granberg is a sociology professor and current provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Missouri State Announces Its 12th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’m inspired by the rich history and look forward to leading us to even greater achievements.” Williams has demonstrated proven success in strategic planning, community engagement, legislative advocacy, and fundraising, according to Board Chair Lynn Parman. Williams served as president of Utah Tech University.

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Emerging leaders: 4 colleges hire their first Black or female—or both—president

University Business

and NYU have all recently elected a Black or female president—or both—for the first time in their schools’ histories. The president-designate was NYU’s Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice Provost for Global Programs and University Life for the past decade and is a lifetime member of the school’s senior leadership team.