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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. I am deeply humbled that God chose me to be the 12th president of Oakwood University for such a time as this," said Spivey-Brown. "I

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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

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Howard University's achievement of R1 status demonstrates our research capacity and reaffirms our deep commitment to tackling society's most pressing questions through cutting-edge scholarship and technological innovation, Vinson said. Im excited to see what the institution does to build on this recognition as it progresses," she said. "As

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It has already made history, with an HBCU graduate as the first presidential nominee of either of the two major parties. Colleges and universities use endowments to support several priorities, such as scholarships, upgraded facilities and faculty hiring. Yet each of us has the power to shape events in real time.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. During her tenure, she championed diversity initiatives for both faculty and students, working to address historical representation gaps at the college.

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Northwestern AAUP Resolution Approved By Faculty Assembly

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At Northwestern, in addition to the representative faculty senate, there is the faculty assembly which meets only twice per year and consists of all the full-time faculty. However, the actions of the faculty assembly are only the official voice of the faculty if it achieves a quorum with 10 percent of all faculty in attendance.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I have had my eye on the Mecca my entire career, studying its history and witnessing what Howard means to the culture. The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K. Dr. Ibram X.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

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Shaun Harper, University of Southern California; Dr. Dawn Johnson, Syracuse University; Dr. Candace Maddox Moore, University of Maryland, College Park Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Be unapologetic about your work. You have erased history, people, resources, and services. He calls her level of productivity mind-blowing.

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