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CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost

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Jessica Lavariega Monforti California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has appointed Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as its new Provost, the university announced Wednesday. Her permanent appointment as Provost comes at a time when her clarity, compassion, and vision are more vital than ever to our continued growth and success."

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

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Talladega College's Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Willie L. Todd, who has served as president and CEO of Denmark Technical College (DTC) in South Carolina since 2020, will assume his new role on July 1. "I Willie Todd Jr. as the institution's 22nd president.

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College Completion Rates Edging Upward

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of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges. Community college completion rates jumped 1.2 Over 80% of the student body at Lehman are individuals of color.

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Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

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Marist College, the private school in Poughkeepsie, New York, has announced it will become Marist University effective later this month, marking a significant milestone in its nearly century-long history. The change comes after unanimous approval from the Board of Trustees and the New York State Board of Regents. President Dr. Kevin C.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

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Dr. Shaun Harper, Provost Professor at the University of Southern California, delivered a stirring keynote calling on institutions to move beyond performative gestures and confront systemic racism in all its forms. "The Smothers, Executive Vice President and Interim Provost of VUU, underscored the institution's forward-looking mission. "We

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Complete College America Offers Playbook on How Higher Education Can Bolster Civic Engagement

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In the aftermath of the Presidential election, a new report outlines the importance of colleges and universities prioritizing civic education. Complete College America (CCA), which has the mission to raise postsecondary attainment in the U.S., released a white paper that outlines how U.S. released a white paper that outlines how U.S.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

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Alvero When my daughter transferred to Queens College in Spring 2019, I could not have been more excited. As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. Government Accountability Office.

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