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Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Setty, who currently serves as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will bring her extensive experience in legal education and commitment to diversity to the organization. Sudha has a compelling vision for LSAC and will inspire us all to even greater achievements," said Scheller.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 2018 with the recognition that Black womens perspectives have long been marginalized in academia, BWSA was birthed as a necessary space for scholars dedicated to studying Black womens histories, politics, literature, and lived experiences. Five years later, the organization currently touts about 800 members.

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Women’s History Month 2025: Moving Forward Together

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 7 minutes During the month of March, we celebrate Womens History Month. Beyond teaching, Ellen immerses herself in every aspect of university life, serving as member, advisor and organizer of several committees, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing and shaping the campus community around her.

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Dr. Yolanda Pierce Named Dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yolanda Pierce will become dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, effective Jul. A public theologian and leader on the role of religion in public life, Pierce is currently dean and professor of religion at the Howard University School of Divinity. 1, pending board approval. She is the first woman in the role.

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Hoke’s Notes – The Plight of Small Colleges

Edu Alliance Journal

During that time, I took on the role of President/CEO of the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) and dedicated myself fully to the organization. In 1975, I designed my own major in College Administration, combining courses in business, history/political science, and psychology. Hoke has a B.A.

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Dr. Wen Mao Named Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wen Mao will become the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business (VSB), effective Aug. Mao is currently vice dean of the business school. Previously, she has been VSB’s associate dean of faculty and chair of the Department of Economics. Donohue, president of Villanova University. Mao holds a B.A.

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Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

These moves align with the ways experts organize and apply knowledge in their fields. For instance, in a history course, an informal writing prompt might ask students to select the most significant event in a unit on the Civil Rights Movement and justify their choice.