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Howard University Establishes 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wutoh, Howard University provost and chief academic officer. The new center builds upon Howard Law School's historical significance in 14th Amendment jurisprudence. Endowed Chair on Civil Rights at the Law School, will lead the center. Civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill, who holds the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr.,

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The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts

EAB

The 4 biggest challenges facing graduate and adult education programs, according to presidents and provosts. Findings from EAB’s new survey of presidents, provosts, and VPEMs. Fifty-seven percent of respondents work at private, not-for-profit institutions, while 43 percent work at public, not-for-profit institutions. .

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Career Q&A: UT Knoxville's vice provost for student success

Inside Higher Ed

Williams spoke to Inside Higher Ed about her career journey, managing her own professional development, the value of the student success offices housed within the provost’s office, and how others can position themselves as student success champions. At UT, my job would be much more difficult if I didn’t report to the provost.

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KAVITA BALA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bowers College of Computing and Information Science at Cornell University has been named the university’s 17th provost. An expert in computer vision and graphics, Bala will succeed John Siliciano, professor of law in Cornell Law School, who has served as interim provost since July 1.

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Berg Appointed UC Davis School of Law Dean

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I’m excited to work with the provost and other deans, the world-class faculty and talented staff, and to meet the students and alumni when I get there this fall.” She was a visiting professor at Michigan State University Medical School.

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HBCUs Advance Legal Equity Through Community Engagement and Partnerships

Insight Into Diversity

Community service and institution-wide partnerships are key tools being used by two historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), among other schools, to address long-standing inequities in the criminal justice system and legal profession. Simmons College President Kevin W. Per the agreement, the UK J.

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How admissions offices worked around court rulings and tech trends to uphold core values

University Business

With the Common Application opening its digital doors on August 1st, a fresh roll of applications is surging, and institutions are flexing their adaptability. We will follow the law,” wrote University of Virginia President Jim Ryan and Provost Ian Baucom in a statement on changing admissions practices. “We