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Georgetown University's President to Step Down, Following Health Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Philosophy from the Jesuit institution—worked his way up the ranks to become college president, a position that he held for 23 years. He was the first lay person to lead the Catholic institution that was founded in 1789. DeGioia personified Georgetown, having earned his undergraduate degree and a Ph.D.

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Tennessee State University president to resign in spring 2024

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Glenda Glover has been the HBCU’s leader since 2013 and seen it through issues like the state shortchanging the institution on public funding.

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Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Robert Scott as the sole finalist for the presidency of Albany State University (ASU), bringing a leader with extensive experience in both academia and corporate innovation to the historically Black institution. Scott, who currently serves as president of research and development at The Kraft Heinz Co.,

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Embattled Columbia University president departs, interim leader named

Higher Ed Dive

Katrina Armstrong, Columbia’s faculties of health sciences dean, has taken over as the Ivy League institution’s interim president effective immediately.

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Villanova and Rosemont Announce Merger, Smaller Catholic Institution to Be Absorbed by 2028

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Debating the ‘Art’ of Institutional Statements

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Debating the ‘Art’ of Institutional Statements jessica.blake@… Wed, 11/22/2023 - 03:00 AM Four university presidents discussed the growing challenge of deciding when and whether to weigh in on controversial domestic or international affairs. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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Lumina Convening Focuses on the Power of HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.