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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander Bryant, chair of the Oakwood University Board of Trustees, praised Spivey-Brown as "a dynamic, spirit-filled, higher education administrative leader with an impressive record of enrollment growth and academic excellence." Her credentials include a Ph.D.

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Despite appearances, higher education is front and centre of this election campaign

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Higher education isn’t a doorstep issue ,’ say experts about the 2024 UK General Election. If education is a consideration at all, it is schools that are seen as the priority, with preschools and childcare also in the mix. When public money is tight, higher education is near the back of the queue.

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Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges: Changing Higher Ed podcast 256 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Brent Miller of HED

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April 22, 2025 · Episode 256 Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges 33 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P. Thomas University in Miami, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1991 after earning a master's degree in theology from Providence College. "Jack" Butler, S.J., Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. Hillman Social and Racial Justice award.

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We need to talk about staff retention in the sector

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This blog was kindly contributed by Leo Hanna, Executive Vice President at TechnologyOne Universities are in a difficult spot. Demand for higher education is high, with more and more young people seeing the value of a university education, which is obviously great news for the sector. to 17 between 2014 and 2021.

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CU Boulder Chancellor DiStefano: Lessons learned from 50 years in higher ed

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As I prepare to step down after 15 years as chancellor at the University of Colorado Boulder, the higher education landscape looks much different than what I encountered as a new professor in 1974. Public confidence in higher education is continuing its downward trend, according to recent polls.