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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In September 2023, the Rutgers University Senate passed a no-confidence vote (89-47) citing concerns about shared governance following decisions including the merger of medical schools and his handling of a faculty strike. Despite these challenges, Holloway championed several initiatives during his Rutgers presidency.

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Berg Appointed UC Davis School of Law Dean

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jessica Berg has been appointed dean of the University of California Davis School of Law. Berg, who served as co-dean of the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University, will start in her new role Sept. She was a visiting professor at Michigan State University Medical School.

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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

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This is pushing us to bring faculty from multiple disciplines and multiple colleges together in new ways to equip students for the future. Traditioned innovation is driving Belmont Universitys new medical school, which welcomed its inaugural class of 50 students this past fall.

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Dr. Barbara Jones Appointed Dean of the Boston University School of Social Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Barbara Jones will become dean of the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), effective Aug. She is also the inaugural chair of the Department of Health Social Work at UT Austin’s Dell Medical School. “I She will also be a tenured professor in BUSSW’s department of clinical practice.

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The Equity Educator - Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D So, the medical school had an opening, and I applied for the position and got accepted.

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Stanford’s REACH Initiative Advances Health Equity

Insight Into Diversity

“The REACH Initiative will help ensure that we continue building on our progress in a coordinated effort to diversify our academic community while enhancing academic opportunities in health equity research and clinical practice,” writes Terrance Mayes, EdD, associate dean for equity and strategic initiatives.

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PCOM Is On ‘FIRE’ for Equitable Education

Insight Into Diversity

PCOM, a premier osteopathic medical school with three campuses, has implemented several initiatives aimed at promoting equity in student recruitment and community outreach. Throughout the two-week experience, students attend lectures on foundational medical topics as well as sessions on mental health and diversity in health care.