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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. His announcement emphasized his ongoing commitment to ethical leadership and community engagement.

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Howard University Establishes 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wutoh, Howard University provost and chief academic officer. Its enduring legacy, constantly tested and reinterpreted, demands rigorous study in our universities today." "The 14th Amendment forged principles of equality and due process that remain foundational to our understanding of justice and citizenship," said Dr. Anthony K.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. Queens College is one of The City University of New Yorks 25 colleges. And over the years there have been efforts to achieve that at CUNY.

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CIEE awards four US institutions $1m each to transform study abroad

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Arizona State University, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Northeastern University, and UC San Diego will each receive the funding over four years to establish new study abroad programs, as part of CIEE’s Pledge to Lead Change in Study Abroad.

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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

Deans for Impact

United in their shared vision of ensuring all PK-12 students access equitable, rigorous, and affirming learning experiences through well-prepared teachers, our newest cohort of 24 fellows lead educator-preparation institutions and programs spanning across 25 states and DC. Six programs are designated Minority-Serving Institutions.

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How Vermont is winning the fight against falling enrollment

University Business

Higher education enrollment at Northeastern schools has collectively fallen into a downward spiral since at least 2017, a phenomenon that has plagued every region since the pandemic, according to National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data. Vermont’s public four-year institutions in fall 2022; however, hit a whopping 12.2%

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Bridging Research and Practice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Back in September, Western Michigan University—a public research institution located in the southwestern corner of the state—released its fall 2024 enrollment and retention numbers, much to the delight of the school’s provost, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig. Equity has long been a part of Western Michigan University’s DNA.

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