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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gina Spivey-Brown has been named the 12th president of Oakwood University, becoming the first woman to lead the historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution in its 129-year history. Spivey-Brown brings more than two decades of experience in higher education administration to the role. Her credentials include a Ph.D.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Law schools and higher education face enormous challenges and opportunities," Setty said.

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Teachers Rally Against Musk's Education Control

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education, teachers, students and union leaders are planning to rally Wednesday against recent actions by Elon Musk's Elon Musk Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that they say threaten both educational research and student privacy. history," said AFT President Randi Weingarten, who will lead Wednesday's protest.

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Why a US high school diploma matters: how online private schools empower international students

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For international students, access to a premier secondary education plays a huge role in daily life and future opportunities. Fortunately, accredited online private schools like Laurel Springs offer a flexible, globally-recognised US education, allowing K-12 students to learn from anywhere in the world and most importantly, at their own pace.

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Inspired Learning Group buys “prestigious” Dorset K-12 school

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The acquisition of the “prestigious” Dorset institution announced today brings ILG ‘s portfolio up to 31 schools and nurseries around the UK. Clayesmore School is the group’s first school to be a member of the Heads’ Council (HMC), an association for leaders at some of the world’s most reputable schools.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I feel like a child whose parents forgot to pick them up at school, and the last teacher on site is asking, “Do you need me to call someone?” The issues closest to my heart—those that affect our students and education equity—are being largely ignored by the presidential candidates.

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Thom Kiddle, Norwich Institute for Language Education

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Language lover, educator, and Vespa enthusiast. I have two teenage sons who wouldnt get to school if I didnt! Tell me about a defining moment in your career The first two minutes of my first-ever teaching experience on my CELTA course in 1997 were the worst 120 seconds in the history of language teaching.