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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Williams became the director of the Career Advancement Center, where he would spend the next five years inviting first generation, low-income students, women, LGBTQ+, and other under-represented undergraduates into pursuing their graduate degrees. Applications from under-represented students increased by 10% during his first academic year.

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Fuentes Earns the AAHHE Mildred García Founders' Award

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The award — named after former American Association of State Colleges and Universities president, Dr. Mildred García — honors exemplar commitment to advancing access and success of the Latinx population in higher education. in curriculum and instruction from the Pennsylvania State University.

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A New Era of Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kinloch received a bachelor’s degree in honors English from JCSU and went on to earn a master’s degree in English and African American Literature and a doctoral degree in English and Composition Studies with a cognate in Urban Studies from Wayne State University. And that’s how it started for me.”

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

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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. Vincent worked with Vasquez at UT-Austin and later at UK. history.

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Harvard University Names First Black President

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Harvard University’s 30th president will be the first Black leader and second woman to hold the position. On Thursday, the university announced Claudine Gay, PhD, will take office in July 2023, succeeding Lawrence Bacow. Gay is the current dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

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Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking?

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The higher education sector can relax knowing that employers still greatly value the merit a degree grants job applicants. Despite their respect, market leaders found a lack of proficiency in these candidates’ critical thinking skills. “We’re seeing this with employers saying students are graduating with higher GPAs.

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President moves: Leaders cross state lines for new opportunities; 1 steps down

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The South Dakota Board of Regents has found a new Black Hills State University president: Steve Elliott, a Marine Corps veteran and accomplished sculptor. As dynamic as Elliott’s background and education are, his 20 years at Wayne State University (Mich.) also speak volumes about his durability and commitment.