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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carolyn Carter omen have made remarkable strides in leadership across various fields, forging pathways for mentorship, collaboration, and opportunity. By embracing their unique strengths, women are transforming leadership into a dynamic force for empowerment and systemic change.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. However, financial difficulties continued to plague the institution under her leadership.

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Duolingo launches scholarship for Indian women in STEM

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The DETermined Scholarship applications will open on the Manthan portal in June 2025, with the recipient set to be announced in September 2025. The philosophy behind the DETermined Scholarship is rooted in Duolingos mission to make education accessible to all.

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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

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His tough and controversial leadership decisions, set against a backdrop of the university's retreat from diversity efforts, led to a 2023 investigation into the center's finances and culture. With Kendi's departure comes news that the center's charter was not renewed and is now set to close. For what it's worth, I share in this hope.

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Amplifying Voices: How Academic Thought Leadership Fuels Institutional Growth

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Yet, many faculty members and academic leadership dont leverage one of their most valuable assets: their own expertise and thought leadership. ET Online graduate programs face increasing competition for students, funding, and visibility.

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Philanthropist Donates $2 Million to HBCU Founded by his Great-Grandfather

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Stillman, and his wife Susan, made the gift to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and campus improvements. Stillmans legacy is not only one of familial ties but also of visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the values upon which this institution was founded, said Stillmans President Dr. Yolanda W.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

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Under her leadership, the institution has seen dramatic increases in diverse student enrollment, with Hispanic student enrollment growing by 232%, Native American student enrollment by 71%, and Black student enrollment by 75%. The university has achieved record retention rates and a 61% increase in four-year graduation rates.

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