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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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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

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I have had my eye on the Mecca my entire career, studying its history and witnessing what Howard means to the culture. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. A unique aspect of the program pairs each fellow with a Howard student, creating mentorship opportunities while advancing research goals. Dr. Ibram X.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

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Now I do work in higher education politics and policies, analyzing the legislative bans against critical race theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), says Briscoe. You have erased history, people, resources, and services. He calls her level of productivity mind-blowing. Youll see it in a couple of states.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

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

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As his reputation grew, Williams was recruited by Northwestern University, where he served as assistant dean of diversity and inclusion between 2017 and 2021, and then until 2022 as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion lead of Northwestern’s Public Health Program. I needed them to speak the language [of diversity,]” says Williams. “I

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Dr. Ellen Granberg Named First Woman President of the George Washington University

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Dr. Ellen Granberg Granberg is currently provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Previously, she was senior associate provost at Clemson University. in history from the University of California, Davis; and M.A. Granberg holds a B.A.

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Morehouse Joins Initiative to Bring College Courses to Disadvantaged High Schoolers

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It’s a challenging class that Dr. Kendrick Brown, Morehouse’s provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, describes as the best of what the school has to offer. Although 90% of the high schoolers in the Ed Equity Lab’s program are students of color, roughly half of them had been unaware of HBCUs, according to a recent survey.