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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

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At the Dean Raul Reis states flagship, UNC Chapel Hill, cut at least 20 positions and reassigned nearly 30 more, resulting in around $5.4 Those changes came shortly after the hire of Dean Raul Reis, who joined the Hussman School of Journalism and Media in July 2022 with a platform that honored the values of equity and diversity.

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

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

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The Henry Luce Foundation announced on Friday, that Holloway will become its seventh President and CEO in the organization's 89-year history. Holloway's appointment comes after his term as Rutgers' 21st president and first Black president in the university's 250-year history. His tenure saw both accomplishments and challenges.

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Howard University Establishes 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy

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Under the leadership of Charles Hamilton Houston, who served as dean from 1929 to 1935, the law school helped develop the strategic litigation plan that would eventually end legal segregation in the United States. "Its enduring legacy, constantly tested and reinterpreted, demands rigorous study in our universities today."

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

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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

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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

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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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