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Lincoln University President Placed on Paid Leave Following Suicide of School Vice President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lincoln University President Dr. John B. 8 suicide of Lincoln vice president Dr. Antionette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Dr. Stevie Lawrence, provost and vice president of academic affairs at Lincoln, will serve as acting president. Dr. John B.

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La Sierra University President Steps Down Suddenly

Inside Higher Ed

La Sierra University president Joy A. Fehr stepped down suddenly last week following months of concerns from faculty members about her leadership, Spectrum Magazine reported Sunday. Fehr had led the small Seventh-day Adventist university in California since 2019.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Vincent, president of Talladega College, a historically Black institution in Alabama.

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Texas Southern University President Retires, Two Years After Taking Job

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Crumpton-Young Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. It was unclear if Crumpton-Young, who previously served as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Morgan State University in Baltimore, had secured another position. Crumpton-Young is leaving the school, just two years into the job.

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Whither the College or University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

We’ve also seen a succession of extremely short-lived presidencies, at universities including Auburn, Central Florida, Colorado, Louisville, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Tulsa and Wyoming, no doubt partly because fewer presidents are hired without sufficient vetting or due diligence or faculty and student input.

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5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion

University Business

The following five tips will help college and university presidents remain committed to supporting DEI on their campuses: Don’t assume. First of all, the most helpful piece of advice a president can take at this moment is to not make assumptions about where DEI currently stands on your campus. They are clear and mission-driven.

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Temple University President Resigns, Ending Short Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jason Wingard Amid Wingard’s short and rocky tenure was worsening crime around campus, a graduate student strike, and a loss of confidence in his leadership among some faculty. Wingard also faced a 42-day graduate student strike from the Temple University Graduate Students’ Association, asking for better wages and benefits.