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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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For Dean Pervis Evans, student perspective is essential to strengthen and diversify teaching workforce

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Just as much as they are, he’s attending as an enrolled student, completing assignments and participating in discussions – and, he also happens to be the community college’s Dean of Liberal Arts and Education. They probably knew I was the dean,” he says with a laugh, explaining that some students were a little wary of talking to him.

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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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Zamani-Gallaher Appointed Dean of School of Education

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Zamani-Gallaher has been named the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. “I in educational organization and leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. At Pittsburgh, she served as interim dean of the school since August 2023. Dr. Eboni M.

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A generational mission: Benjamin Riley on the founding of Deans for Impact

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It’s a maxim that has guided Deans for Impact (DFI) since its formation. Benjamin describes the origins of Deans for Impact. Listen to Benjamin reflect on what has made DFI a learning organization: [link]. Benjamin reflects on building Deans for Impact into “a repository of insight and understanding about how students learn.”.

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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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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. He established the Rutgers Scarlet Service program, providing students with paid internships at nonprofit and government organizations. His scholarly work focuses on post-emancipation U.S.