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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ruling sent medical schools across the nation scrambling to adjust admission standards to abide by the new law of the land. These barriers [to entry] manifest early, prior to even applying to medical school,” says Faiz. Roughly half of the UC Davis School of Medicine’s class of 2026 represent minoritized populations.

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Historian Dr. Jonathan Holloway to Lead Henry Luce Foundation Following Rutgers Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In September 2023, the Rutgers University Senate passed a no-confidence vote (89-47) citing concerns about shared governance following decisions including the merger of medical schools and his handling of a faculty strike. Despite these challenges, Holloway championed several initiatives during his Rutgers presidency.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste After a tough love encounter with science and biology courses, she realized the medical field wasnt her calling. Her pivot from medical school aspirations to a career in health education is now a lesson she shares with young people: life is a journey, not a checklist. in educational leadership.

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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

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How traditioned innovation guides President Jones Traditioned innovation, Jones’ trademark leadership philosophy, guides him through todays rapidly changing world. Traditioned innovation is driving Belmont Universitys new medical school, which welcomed its inaugural class of 50 students this past fall. Listen here.

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The Equity Educator - Dr. Angelica Witcher Walker

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Virginia Tech Career Mentors: Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, Dr. Aubrey Knight, Dr. Azziza Bankole, Dr. Shelvy Campbell-Monroe, and Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. So, the medical school had an opening, and I applied for the position and got accepted.

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Higher Ed Lessons in Interim Leadership

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He spoke with us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast about his leadership style, expectations he's faced, lessons he's learning from the experience, and how future administrators might best prepare for this kind of leadership. And that's how I started to solidify my position to keep us moving forward."

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Mitchell Named President of Howard University Hospital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mitchell is uniquely qualified to lead Howard University Hospital, bringing decades of strong leadership experience and insight from regional, national and international healthcare roles,” said John Sackett, president and CEO of Adventist HealthCare. “Dr. Mitchell will provide the guidance needed to provide high-quality care for the D.C.