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Leadership Instability Continues at Jackson State as President Resigns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a development that underscores ongoing leadership challenges at one of the nation's premier historically Black universities, Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson has abruptly resigned, effective May 7, 2025.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

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Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. Ingram described her institution's holistic support strategy.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Since first arriving on campus as an undergraduate student in 1975, Jack has spent his entire career at Georgetown and has helped shape every facet of the University,” said Reynolds. Under Jack’s leadership as President over the past 23 years, Georgetown University has grown and flourished as a global leader in higher education.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Early on, Briscoe saw herself as a student leader.

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Senior Leadership Shakeup at FAMU

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Beard Beard wrote in a letter to some members of FAMU’s senior leadership team that changes in personnel would be necessary for the university to move forward more effectively. This he surmised from consultation with the Board of Trustees, the past university president, and his own observations.

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

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Under his leadership, the university saw record-breaking freshman enrollment with increased diversity and research grants reaching an unprecedented $970 million. Prior to Rutgers, Holloway served as provost at Northwestern University and held faculty roles at Yale University, where he was also Dean of Yale College.

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Lincoln University President Placed on Paid Leave Following Suicide of School Vice President

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Lincoln University President Dr. John B. 8 suicide of Lincoln vice president Dr. Antionette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Victor Pasley, president of the Lincoln Board of Curator, wrote in a statement about the school's commitment to prioritize the mental health and dignity of Lincoln employees. Dr. John B.