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Lumina Convening Focuses on the Power of HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Elijah Brown, a student at Delaware State University, knew that he was at the right school on Move-in Day during his freshmen year. “I I remember, [Delaware State University] President Tony Allen knocking on my door and introducing himself to me and my parents on first day,” remembered Brown, who is from Queens, New York.

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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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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today, women serve as CEOs, university presidents, political leaders, and cultural pioneers. By sharing experiences and offering guidance, these leaders dismantle systemic barriers and provide clear pathways for the next generation. She exemplifies the empathy and innovation that women bring to leadership in higher education.

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‘Compliance U’: Colleges and universities are facing new legal complexities

University Business

Colleges and universities already worrying about maintaining their relevance to prospective students and the workforce are also now entrenched in a new drama few are adequately prepared for: the increasing litigation and compliance involved in the sector.

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Mitchell Named President of Howard University Hospital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mitchell is uniquely qualified to lead Howard University Hospital, bringing decades of strong leadership experience and insight from regional, national and international healthcare roles,” said John Sackett, president and CEO of Adventist HealthCare. “Dr.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With their highly visible public platforms and extensive professional networks, university presidents are uniquely positioned to go beyond tactical responses and drive holistic cultural change. Meaningful change on college campuses requires that university presidents and chancellors lead the charge.

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President moves: 1 momentous resignation, 3 leaders enter 2024 with new prospects

University Business

The former president describes his parting with the university as a “mutual decision.” Claudine Gay – Harvard University Harvard University President Claudine Gay was pressured to step down due to mounting allegations of plagiarism and public blowback from a miscalculated Congressional hearing on campus antisemitism.