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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.”

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Should universities focus more on student and social purpose?

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Heriot Watt Malaysia has put ‘purpose’ at the centre of its education offering to students. The PIE News speaks to Mushtak Al-Atabi, provost of Heriot Watt University Malaysia and creator of this approach. Education has long focussed predominantly on equipping students with knowledge and skills, notes Al-Atabi.

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CORRIE FOUNTAIN

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Corrie Fountain Corrie Fountain has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clayton State University. Fountain holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Delaware State University, a master’s in special education/behavior disorders from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D.

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MARY ALEXANDER

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mary Alexander has been named vice provost for administration and operations at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She served as vice provost for administration at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

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Addressing global challenges together: the power of education diplomacy

The PIE News

These discussions reaffirmed the unique position that institutions of higher education hold as connectors across geographical and cultural divides, as well as catalysts for positive global change. In such international forums, institutions of higher education actively contribute to a larger dialogue on global challenges.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students.

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