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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We Dr. Vernon Dunn, director of The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering at the National Academy of Engineers, first met Williams at one of the summer programs Williams ran at Xavier. Williams, Jr., Williams, Jr.

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U of Arizona professors say they're blackballed from service

Inside Higher Ed

The Senate chair and university president are supposed to be consulted on nominees for CAFT, but a faculty nominating committee prepares the final list of nominees. Pam Scott, university spokesperson, said via email, "We are reviewing the correspondence we received from FIRE. Cherry did not respond to a request for comment.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

President Blake's journey to his current position at Georgia State has been a bit different from those of many other academic leaders. From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Very similar to software engineering.

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Disruption, Evolution, and Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Thinking beyond regrettable events like this, his team at SNHU is developing a new model for small-school survival. Co-Host: Bridget Burns , CEO, University Innovation Alliance. Dr. Bridget Burns is the founder and CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA). It's not full autonomy, nor is it acquisition.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Raise Your Higher Ed Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

To watch a video of the original event, click on the banner below. The Rewards of High-Level Collaboration Our conversation with Dr. Michael Rao on February 7, 2022, served as our official reveal that Virginia Commonwealth University had just joined the UIA. It also becomes a podcast episode.

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10 Must-Listen Podcasts to Help Raise Your Leadership Game

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

To watch a video of the original event, click on the banner below. The Rewards of High-Level Collaboration Our conversation with Dr. Michael Rao on February 7, 2022, served as our official reveal that Virginia Commonwealth University had just joined the UIA. Click here for full audio. Click the banner below to watch the video.

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President moves: hearty welcomes and rocky goodbyes

University Business

Presidents picking up at new schools John Nicklow While the jazz-playing Dr. Cole takes his talent to New Orleans, civil engineer Dr. John Nicklow is on his way out of The Big Easy to The Sunshine State. in civil engineering from Arizona State University. He was the university’s first Black president.