The PIE News

JANUARY 27, 2025

They have become so embedded within higher education that the idea of not checking the rankings before choosing a degree seems outlandish. Choosing a degree isnt like choosing a new phone, for instance, where you can directly compare things like RAM, megapixels, screen size and so on. “As humans, we just love numbers, right?,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 12, 2024

The Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) at the University of Utah is admitting its first cohort of fifteen degree-seeking students incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility. It is never a given that academic research will translate directly and impactfully to the transformation of our local communities,” said Laanan.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

Curry, who previously served as the Dean of Student Services at Compton College and has been instrumental in the colleges growth, success, and rebuilding, says that his role in this process was to also be courageous. Louden believes now, more than ever, that Comptons faith in humanity is one of its superpowers. We just wanted to help.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2024

Smallwood has been appointed dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Smallwood holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in history from NCCU, and a doctorate in early U.S. and African American history from The Ohio State University.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 27, 2023

Blog: Confessions of a Community College Dean I lost track of the number of times on Friday I heard someone use the word “refreshing.” The conference was co-sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the NJ Council of County Colleges, and it included over 100 people from around the state. It was affirming.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

I see the economics professor who made Ben pay attention to pedagogy, the adviser who coached him through degree planning, the professor who considered his work ethic and gave him an extra 24 hours when he stumbled, and the countless instructors who met with him in conferences and office hours. Elizabeth M.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Kim Davis Kim Davis has been named dean of arts & humanities at Harford Community College in Bel Air, Md. She served as the associate dean of communication, arts and humanities at Oakland Community College in Michigan. Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Rutgers University and a master's and Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

She served as associate dean for equity and community partnerships in the College of Humanities and Sciences at the university. Belgrave holds a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University, a master’s from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 5, 2023

Nina Lyon-Bennett will be heading a scholarship initiative for students pursuing degrees related to agriculture and family and consumer sciences at UAPB and Fort Valley State University. The ability to afford tuition is a major factor impacting student enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation.” A&T is leading NEXTGEN.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 3, 2024

She served as the Dean of Career and Technical Education at Paradise Valley Community College. Hinski holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in health sciences from Georgia State University as well as a Ph.D. in human systems engineering from Arizona State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 12, 2023

Kendra Hall-Kenyon Kendra Hall-Kenyon has been named dean of the David O. Hall-Kenyon, who served as interim dean, earned a bachelor’s degree in family science from Brigham Young University and a master’s and Ph.D. in human development from Columbia University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 7, 2023

Previously, she was acting dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and director of the Pacific Basin Institute and dean of women at Pomona College. Mahdavi holds a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and world affairs from Occidental College. She earned a Ph.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

Don Pope-Davis Don Pope-Davis has been named president of the Council of Academic Deans from Research Education Institutions. He is dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Hicks is a tenured full professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at East Tennessee State University, where he has served as a dean for the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. in counseling and counselor education and higher education from North Carolina State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Esther Jones has been named associate dean for faculty development in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty at Brown University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and music from Fisk University as well as a master’s in African American & African Studies and a Ph.D. in English from The Ohio State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2023

He is currently at Texas A&M University, where he is senior associate dean for faculty affairs; professor of educational administration and human resource development; and co-director of the school’s Educational Leadership Research Center. “As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

For two decades, the gradual decline of the liberal arts degree has been met with both resignation and celebration. The university where I serve as the dean of the School of Arts, Letters, and Sciences is seeing rising enrollment across several liberal arts programs, some of which now rank among our most popular majors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development is expected to support the professional development of 270 metro Atlanta educators over three years. At the same time, licensed and certified classroom teachers will earn a Master of Education degree to enhance their skills and advance in their careers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Jonathan Miller Jonathan Miller has been named dean of student engagement at the Community College of Rhode Island. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s in student personnel from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The partnership between Sacred Heart University’s Farrington College of Education & Human Development and Stamford Public Schools will be laser-focused on identifying and recruiting local talent to ensure that classrooms are led by teachers who better represent the families and the children they serve. We are not stopping with Stamford.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

She served as the college’s dean of academic excellence, education, and human services. Hopkins holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s in instruction, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Hollis will become associate dean for access, equity, and inclusion in the Penn State College of Education, effective Aug. I chose Penn State because of the dean and the wonderful colleagues I met during my visit,” Hollis said. “I Dr. Leah P. I see a true commitment to anti-racism and diversity and am thrilled to be part of that.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 3, 2025

March 3, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of the College of Wooster is the fourth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Curricula Wooster offers over 50 academic programs in the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and arts. Wooster does not have any graduate degree programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2024

He previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs and founding dean of the College of Nursing, Health and Human Services at Indiana State University as well as an associate dean of the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2023

The Pathways to Teaching program will give eligible West Windsor-Plainsboro Service Association (WWPSA) employees tuition assistance to complete a bachelor’s degree and/or a teaching certificate. Such employees include instructional assistants, cafeteria aides, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, and other support staff.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 17, 2025

March 17, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Whitman College is the sixth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Curricula Whitman College offers over 45 majors and numerous minors spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black university (or HBCU) in New Orleans and top graduator of Black students who pursue medical degrees and doctorates in the health sciences, is partnering with Ochsner Health, the area’s leading medical training center, to open Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). This can be me.”

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Inside Higher Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Ortega, president of the Council of Graduate Schools, which tracks graduate enrollment and degrees in its own annual survey, said Wednesday, “Not being able to conduct research in person due to COVID-19 could delay a doctoral student’s ability to complete their research and graduate. Humanities and arts degrees fell 16 percent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2024

Christine De Vinne first came to Ursuline College, a private, Catholic institution in Pepper Pike, Ohio, she was a young woman studying math for her undergraduate degree. In 1996, she returned to campus as a dean, and, in 2015, she became president of her alma mater. She’s such a pleasure to talk to and be with.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2024

The mission of the law school is to educate lawyer leaders for their communities, our state and nation,” said William Hubbard, dean of the Joseph F. Beasley holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies as well as a juris doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina. Rice School of Law.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Pam Carter, vice president and dean of the School of Business, which offers seven undergraduate degree programs and 10 stand-alone certificates. At the graduate level there are eight graduate degree programs and 10 stand-alone certificates. We also have a lot of supports built into our curriculum,” she says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Roanoke College students will soon get the opportunity to learn and even earn a degree in cannabis studies, after approval from school faculty. Dr. DB Poli This will make Roanoke College the first college in Virginia to offer a four-year degree in the field of cannabis studies, according to the school.

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Edu Alliance Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Net price after aid is $26,834 Curricula Wabash offers a diverse array of academic programs across three divisions: Natural Sciences, Humanities and Arts, and Social Sciences. Degree Awards by Major In 2023, Wabash College awarded a total of 175 degrees across various disciplines. This College is relational, not transactional.

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University Business

JUNE 4, 2024

Colleges and universities wishing to combat an epidemic of loneliness sprouting from increased online learning modalities are working to recapture the power of human connection by equipping more faculty with coaching certificates in social-emotion support.

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Inside Higher Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Image: The success rate for new academic programs at colleges and universities depends more on the type of institution launching them than whether a program is in the sciences or humanities, according to a new report identifying what sorts of programs fare better when it comes to growth. ” The study listed a failure rate of 39.4

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

has been appointed dean of diversity, equity, inclusion and transformation at University of West Los Angeles. Perry Martin Jr.

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Insight Into Diversity

JULY 19, 2024

Over the next two years, Tuskegee aims to expand its concentration in film and media arts into a full-fledged degree program, nurturing local talent and cultivating a homegrown entertainment sector.

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