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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gina Spivey-Brown has been named the 12th president of Oakwood University, becoming the first woman to lead the historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution in its 129-year history. Spivey-Brown brings more than two decades of experience in higher education administration to the role. Her credentials include a Ph.D.

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Q&A with Vanessa Walker, co-author of Major Problems in American History

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Reading Time: 5 minutes We recently had the opportunity to talk with Vanessa Walker , new co-author of “Major Problems in American History, Volume I, 5th edition. Why were you excited to join the Major Problems in American History series as a co-author? History encompasses such a vast array of topics.

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Registrars assembling – the history of the Association of Heads of University Administration

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Who are AHUA? Paul Greatrix charts the sector bodys backstory from 1939 to the present Who are AHUA? Paul Greatrix charts the sector bodys backstory from 1939 to the present

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

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History has shown that equity needs to drip from the federal level, and right now the faucet seems rusty. The Standardized application criteria often create hurdles for programs adjacent to institution-run initiatives, leaving meaningful, evidence-based programs with less support.

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Historian Dr. Jonathan Holloway to Lead Henry Luce Foundation Following Rutgers Presidency

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The Henry Luce Foundation announced on Friday, that Holloway will become its seventh President and CEO in the organization's 89-year history. Holloway's appointment comes after his term as Rutgers' 21st president and first Black president in the university's 250-year history. history, particularly social and intellectual history.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices. By taking a careful look at course offerings and degree pathways, the administration has streamlined the road to graduation. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Q&A With Michelle Blesi, Author of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background (current title, professional milestones, professional history, education, research works, hobbies, etc.) We have two courses (Administrative Procedures and Pharmacology) which students can take prior to starting the program.