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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

University Business

Belmont University President Greg Jones may have crafted the most authentic initiative for the Tennessee-based liberal arts college after striking a unique partnership with global superstar legend Dolly Parton. Higher education tends to push things into disciplines that separate people from one another, Jones says.

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Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"Her lived experiences align with those of many FLC students, and her leadership, vision, and dedication to reconciliation and student success make her an outstanding choice to guide the college into its next chapter." In 2022, Diverse named Shotton to its annual list of women making a difference in higher education. "I

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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

s legacy through the Martin Luther King Day symposium, an academic credit workshop where both students can earn academic or continuing education credits for their participation in the event.The course is offered at no additional cost, regardless of a students credit load. Leadership Program and Gospel Choir.

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Augusta Tech President Named Sole Finalist to Lead Savannah State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Whirl, who currently serves as president of Augusta Technical College, has built a reputation for strengthening workforce education programs and fostering community partnerships. The appointment comes at a crucial time for Savannah State, which has weathered significant challenges including program cuts, layoffs, and leadership turnover.

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I’m a nobody in higher ed leadership—but I still believe I know what’s right

University Business

State universities in West Virginia have an uphill struggle to resuscitate interest in higher education. Ravaged by a poor economy, declining population and an understated opiate crisis , it has the lowest bachelor’s degree level educated percentage of all 50 states. How ought it be lived? What is right?”

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Women's Liberal Arts College Allows Students to Travel Globally as Part of First-Year Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Notably, each of those courses takes a week out of the semester – often in March – to allow the private women's liberal arts college’s students to travel to destinations associated with their respective course, at no additional cost. “We And as a liberal arts college, we know we have a great academic curriculum.

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India, education’s ROI and future-ready grads: a conversation with Shitij Kapur

The PIE News

As India’s higher education landscape evolves, Kapur is considering what young Indians are looking for whether that’s from the Indian or British higher education system. “Now, we have almost 2000,” says Kapur. “There are now terrific Indian universities newly in the private sector.