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It’s Time for Higher Education Leadership to Embrace 'Good Trouble’

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The recent Supreme Court decision striking down race-conscious admissions policies , followed by anti-equity legislation across more than 40 states and at the highest level of government , erodes decades of collective efforts to rectify a history of gross social and structural inequities. This moment calls for good trouble.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

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Under her leadership, the institution has seen dramatic increases in diverse student enrollment, with Hispanic student enrollment growing by 232%, Native American student enrollment by 71%, and Black student enrollment by 75%. The university has achieved record retention rates and a 61% increase in four-year graduation rates. "She

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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

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Palmer, chair and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the university. This includes the highest number of doctorates awarded to Black students at any college or university in America. The impact of such a designation has broader implications beyond Howard, said Dr. Robert T.

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

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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. However, financial difficulties continued to plague the institution under her leadership.

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Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership

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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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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

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Moore follows in the footsteps of other legendary leaders from South Carolina whove received the honor, many of whom broke down racial barriers throughout history, paving the way for him and others to succeed. Moore said that its not lost on him that hes in the tradition of a long line of change makers. Jerlando F.L.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

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Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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