Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A Lumina Foundation convening brought together leaders from historically Black colleges and universities to engage with researchers, policy experts and the philanthropic community to strategize on the future of these storied institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2025

In what officials describe as a response to "the changing higher education landscape," Rosemont College and Villanova University have announced a merger agreement that will eventually see the smaller Catholic institution absorbed into its larger neighbor on Philadelphia's Main Line. Villanova University President Rev.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

[Editor's note: This essay, written for elite university presidents, is intended as a rhetorical device rather than a statement of facts. Elite universities, long considered the pinnacle of higher education, have become increasingly entwined in a broader conversation about privilege, access, and power.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 2, 2025

The Reality of Institutional Transformation While change has always been part of academia, the current rate of transformation is undermining the viability of institutions that once seemed unassailable. This challenge is particularly acute for institutions with long-established cultural and historical foundations.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The discussion explores her current research on the "glass cliff" phenomenon in higher education, where women presidents are often appointed during times of institutional crisis. Presidential Due Diligence: Steps candidates should take to assess institutional finances and culture before accepting positions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), a predominately white institution (PWI) in a region with a very low Black population.

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ACRLog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The transformation of Higher Education institutions has been an ongoing journey, gaining momentum due to the sweeping changes triggered by COVID-19 and a growing awareness of existential threats like climate change, inflation, housing insecurity, and institutional discrimination.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The series welcomed hundreds of guests, HBCU students and local leaders including CEO of Hillel International Adam Lehman, George Washington University President Dr. Ellen Granberg, Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George French, and Dillard University President Dr. Monique Guillory. “Our

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. higher education institutions. higher education institutions. Wilson enrollment.

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Inside Higher Ed

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Failed searches for college presidents are now commonplace. It has happened at Evergreen State, New Mexico and Wisconsin, among other institutions. Given the pay, benefits and prestige, candidates for college presidencies aren’t in short supply.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Institutional Impact: Understand why diverse faculty is the second highest correlating factor in attracting diverse students. Leadership Accountability: Understand how to implement and track diversity goals at the institutional level. Economic Benefits: Discover the business case for faculty diversity in an increasingly global economy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.

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Insight Into Diversity

APRIL 3, 2023

On Monday, Hamline University President Fayneese Miller revealed her intention to retire following controversy surrounding Islamic artwork that brought attention to the school earlier this year. The instructor has since filed a lawsuit against the university for defamation and religious discrimination. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 27, 2023

Savannah State University President Dr. Kimberly Ballard-Washington will step down from her role at the end of the fiscal year, after four years at SSU’s helm, Savannah Morning News reported. I will continue to advocate for the needs of our University. Kimberly Ballard-Washington In an Apr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Congratulating the leaders, US secretary of state Anthony J Blinken said the designation was “a testament to your institution’s dedication to promoting global engagement and international understanding”. ” “Their work has an enduring and positive impact on communities and institutions, at home and abroad,” Vinson added.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

Howard University A handful of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is partnering in EDTECH Africa, an initiative serving as an emerging technology bridge between the institutions and African scholars. It is aimed at cultivating educational exchanges in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, the U.S.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2024

At this critical moment, too many cowardly university leaders are responding to largely peaceful, outdoor protests by inviting law enforcement in riot gear to campus and condoning violent arrests.

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University Business

MARCH 28, 2024

The following five tips will help college and university presidents remain committed to supporting DEI on their campuses: Don’t assume. First of all, the most helpful piece of advice a president can take at this moment is to not make assumptions about where DEI currently stands on your campus. Ask specific questions.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

A former Jackson State University Faculty Senate president is suing the institution, its president and the statewide public university system board, alleging wrongful termination.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 18, 2025

The Impossible University Presidency mprutter@mit.edu Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The challenge of leading elite institutions in a populist age of distrust. Byline(s) Steven Mintz

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2023

Brown University President Dr. Christina H. Paxson received the 2023 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence. She has also led efforts for The Brown Promise , which replaces loans in financial aid packages with grants that do not have to be repaid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2023

Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith, the leader of Oklahoma's only historically Black college and university (HBCU), has announced his retirement, KOSU reported. My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the years spent at Langston University. My children have grown up on our campuses," Smith wrote. "In

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 13, 2023

With the recent announcement that Sean Decatur would assume the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in New York after nearly a decade at the helm of Kenyon College, at least five major American cultural institutions will be headed by former presidents of small liberal arts colleges. Why is that?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For his leadership, LeBlanc – a first-generation college graduate – was named one of Forbes Magazine’s 15 “Classroom Revolutionaries” and one of the “most influential people in higher education,” in addition to winning the TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education in 2018.

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 13, 2025

Harvard University president Alan Garber said in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon that the federal governments encroachment on institutional independence is diminishing Harvards efforts to end antisemitism on campus, promote viewpoint diversity and be a world leader in academic research.

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Academe Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

A few months ago, University [of Michigan] Provost Laurie McCauley banned diversity statements in hiring. And a few days ago, University President Santa Ono told the audience at an event hosted by the… Diversity statements, the argument went, imposed inappropriate ideological litmus tests.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

Today, women serve as CEOs, university presidents, political leaders, and cultural pioneers. This dynamic approach enables institutions to adapt to evolving challenges while remaining grounded in core values. Figures such as Dr. Ruth Simmons, the first Black female president of an Ivy League university; and Dr. Melissa L.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 5, 2023

Still, his deep pride in the institution comes through, especially faith in his students, who are “very different” from previous cohorts. Because of the war, KSE colleagues have had to put in many more hours, and Mylovanov worries about staff retention amid burnout. “It takes a toll on them,” he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI). Dr. Javier Cevallos Cevallos is currently president-in-residence of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 7, 2025

More than 200 college and university presidents, board chairs, sector association leaders, and heads of accrediting agencies have called on higher education leadership to uphold the independence of governing boards and institutional autonomy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2025

Wilson For Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson reveals that when he initially set out in 2018 toachieve R1 status for Morgan State, he didnt fully understandwhat it took for an institution to earn the designation. From 2005 to 2021, for instance, theclassification system considered 10 different variables.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Inside Higher Eds full 2025 Survey of College and University Presidents, conducted with Hanover Research, is out now. The survey picked the brains of 298 presidents of two- and four-year institutions, public and private, on the following timely issues:

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

It implies that the seemingly bright and picturesque Oz conceals a turbulent storm of uncertainty, particularly for institutions and individuals seeking a society where both fairness and performance matter. Department of Education launched an investigation into 45 universities with graduate schools that partner with the Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

He also launched the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics in November 2024, focusing on democratic engagement and civil discourse. Under his leadership, the university saw record-breaking freshman enrollment with increased diversity and research grants reaching an unprecedented $970 million.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 7, 2025

The discussion examines the growing challenges to academic freedom and free speech in higher education, including state legislative attempts to restrict institutional autonomy, the impact of DEI bans, and strategies for university leaders to protect academic independence.

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