Harvard Medical School rejects U.S. News rankings
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 17, 2023
The dean of the No. 1 medical school for research says rankings “create perverse incentives” for institutions to submit false or misleading data.
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 17, 2023
The dean of the No. 1 medical school for research says rankings “create perverse incentives” for institutions to submit false or misleading data.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 4, 2023
On June 29, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made the decision to officially end affirmative action practices at all public institutions in the U.S. The ruling sent medical schools across the nation scrambling to adjust admission standards to abide by the new law of the land. Dr. Jessica Faiz. Dr. David A.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 6, 2025
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2024
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.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Swiss biotech executive and philanthropist Ernesto Bertarelli has pledged $75 million to Harvard Medical School to advance scientific discovery and a “culture of entrepreneurship,” the university announced Tuesday. Construction is expected to begin this year and end in 2025.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 15, 2023
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.
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 18, 2023
“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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