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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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Ripe for poaching: Will DeSantis’ higher ed policies drive out Florida faculty?

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One university provost has already publicly promised to recruit Florida students and professors amid the state’s political strife.

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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. Truly universal transferability would require faculty buy-in and better digital tools.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. The fellowship program will also be available to Howard's faculty members. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K.

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Georgetown University's President to Step Down, Following Health Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DeGioia—the longest serving President of Georgetown University—announced on Thursday that he was stepping down due to ongoing health concerns. He will hold the title of President Emeritus and will rejoin the faculty. Groves, the school’s Executive Vice President and Provost has been named interim president. Dr. John J.

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Stewart Named Executive Vice President & Provost at Hampton University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stewart has been appointed executive vice president and provost at Hampton University, effective July 1. Stewart “I hope to cultivate a culture of care and support within our university community, advocating for the success and happiness of students, faculty, and staff alike,” said Stewart. Dr. Betty H. Williams. “I

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Two London unis merge to become “powerful multi-faculty” institution

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On August 1 last year, City, University of London formally merged with St Georges, University of London, creating a powerful multi-faculty institution with a distinctive focus on professional education and research at the frontier of practice.