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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our history, our culture and our sense of being is very much ingrained in the land. Being Black means that people, by and large, view you as Black and treat you as Black, and self-identity is in no small part influenced by the perceptions and actions of others. My lack of understanding was deeper than that, however.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. 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.

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Is higher education leadership changing? Here are 3 warning signs

University Business

Presidents and other high-ranking administrative staff have been on the defensive recently as the public has heightened its criticism over whether higher education leaders are guiding the sector properly. Rise in no-confidence votes University presidents are also experiencing some of the shortest tenures in the sector’s history.

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bolton, who will officially begin her tenure on July 1, becomes the first woman to lead the creative arts-focused college in nearly 90 years and the first woman of color in the institution's history to serve as president. Holmes, chair of the Columbia College Chicago board of trustees. "As

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Women’s History Month 2025: Moving Forward Together

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 7 minutes During the month of March, we celebrate Womens History Month. Women Educating and Inspiring Generations. And we cant think of a better way to celebrate than by paying tribute to the remarkable women educators who are doing just that. This years theme is Moving Forward Together!

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Small College America – Profile: Tuskegee University

Edu Alliance Journal

Strengths Historic Legacy and Mission: Tuskegees history is a cornerstone of its identity. Washington’s self-help philosophy and has played a pivotal role in African American education for over a century. military history. It was built on Booker T. and abroad. The universitys financial management has earned positive marks.

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The evolving roles and constant challenges for a higher education leader

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This blog was kindly contributed by Professor James Ransom, Head of Research at the National Centre for Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE). This blog is the fifth in our series on leadership in partnership with NCEE. A more careful reading shows that our understanding of entrepreneurial leadership has evolved.