Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education at the University of MissouriSt. Morris brings a deeply personal perspective to his leadership role, drawing from his experiences growing up in public housing and attending predominantly Black public schools in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2025

The university is also embroiled in an acrimonious lawsuit with a former president. Seton Hall University president Monsignor Joseph Reilly is facing mounting pressure from public officials and demands for transparency following a report alleging that he looked the other way on sexual abuse cases.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation for the historically Black college and university (HBCU). Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Wonkhe

MAY 16, 2024

As part of a project on the lack of ethnic diversity in university leadership, Monika Nangia asked professional services colleagues to share their stories. Here’s what they said The post Lack of diversity in professional services leadership continues to be a problem appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 29, 2025

Gina Spivey-Brown has been named the 12th president of Oakwood University, becoming the first woman to lead the historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution in its 129-year history. Pollard, who has led the Huntsville, Alabama-based university for 15 years. Her credentials include a Ph.D.

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Wonkhe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Mike Grey says that leading Careers Services in universities is getting harder - and has thoughts on what would help The post How to cope with the complexity of careers service leadership appeared first on Wonkhe.

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LSE Higher Education Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The recruitment of university leaders, or more specifically vice-chancellors and their equivalent, is an opaque process. Yet championing academics as university leaders assumes that university leaders persist with their academic identities. Reasons are manifold. One is remunerative.

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

By Dr Monika Nangia , Academic Registrar and Director of Student & Academic Services at Durham University. In a world increasingly aware of the value of diversity, the role of women in leadership is more critical and undervalued than ever. Why We Need Women in Leadership The benefits of gender-diverse leadership are unequivocal.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Strong leadership is needed now more than ever as higher education faces numerous challenges in 2025, from funding and technology to the changing perceptions of DEI and the continual difficulties of articulating the value proposition of a post-secondary degree. In this informational Q&A, Senior Lecturer on Education James P.

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University Business

MAY 5, 2025

How exactly can universities cultivate soft skills? Here are several strategies, informed by organizational psychology and current best practices, that universities and professors can implement Integrate soft skills into the curriculum Dont leave soft skill development to chance; bake it into coursework.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

Ono University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono has announced his departure after a remarkably brief three-year tenure, accepting the sole finalist position for the presidency at the University of Florida. They reflect a deep commitment to ensuring that Michigan's best days are still ahead."

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Wonkhe

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating uncertain times requires leadership throughout the organisation. Hazel Hutchison explains why universities should be thinking about the marzipan layer

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2025

Luke Wood, the youngest president ever appointed in the California State University system. The university plans to unveil a new basketball facility this fall, signaling its commitment to elevating the program. O'Neal's previous connection to the region includes serving as a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings from 2013 to 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

I was scheduled to present a proposal to my tribal council - I was seeking permission to bring a group of students from the University I worked at to the Rez for an annual cultural festival. Torence Powell For these reasons, when I visited my tribe at 24 years old it was with high expectations and purpose. I was home.

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HEPI

APRIL 2, 2025

Naimat Zafary is a PhD researcher at the University of Sussex and a former Afghan Chevening Scholar. An Afghan accepted for a prestigious Chevening Scholarship , I had been excited by the opportunity to study at the top university in the world for international development and to gain knowledge that I could put to use in my home country.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The public university’s AAUP chapter has criticized leadership for turning to job cuts while spending on construction and has questioned its budget stance.

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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. Dr. Bruce A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

Sherrilyn Ifill Howard University has announced the establishment of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, a new initiative aimed at promoting the vision and values articulated in one of the Constitution's most transformative amendments. Wutoh, Howard University provost and chief academic officer.

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Campus Sonar

MAY 6, 2025

Leadership transition is a time when your campus needs to balance continuity and change management. 4 ways to support a leadership transition Social intelligence equips leaders with what they need to build and execute their vision. Inform leadership priorities. As potentially reputation-damaging narratives arose (e.g.,

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Wonkhe

JULY 11, 2024

Universities require enduring support from senior leadership to maximise the contribution of research to public policy, argues Jonathan Breckon The post How to grow universities’ policy engagement functions appeared first on Wonkhe.

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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. Wilson enrollment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

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 time for courageous leadership in Black higher education is now," said Dr. Hakim J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Georgetown University As Xavier University of Louisiana enters its centennial year, the nations oldest Catholic institutionGeorgetown Universitycelebrated the institutions 100-year legacy and the 45th anniversary of its Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS).

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WCET Frontiers

JANUARY 6, 2025

From his early efforts in 1987, when he organized one of WICHE’s first state meetings in Bismarck, to his instrumental role in groundbreaking initiatives like the Western Governors University and the original State Authorization Network, Russ has remained at the forefront of educational innovation. Weve been friends for 37 years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Kevin Howell The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has elected Kevin Howell as North Carolina State University's 15th chancellor, marking a historic appointment as the first chancellor to have also served as the university's student body president.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the sole finalist for the presidency of Savannah State University, the state's oldest historically Black Dr. Jermaine Whirl university. The coastal Georgia institution, founded in 1890, has played a vital role in African American higher education for over 130 years.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

and others created the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) This is an HBCU-centric program, and we are unapologetic about it,” says Dr. Elfred Anthony Pinkard, who served as president of Wilberforce University from 2018 until his retirement in 2023. When Dr. Herman J. The response was overwhelming.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Robert Scott The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2025

These terminations have affected educational institutions across the country, including large research universities, small private colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and alternative teacher preparation pathways. Michigan lost TQP grants focused on addressing teacher shortages and improving literacy instruction.

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University Business

MARCH 17, 2025

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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The PIE News

MARCH 7, 2025

The ASEAN Universities Exhibition and Forum 2025 (AEF2025), held in Kuala Lumpur, brought together regional stakeholders to enhance higher education collaboration and foster meaningful partnerships. “Over the past decades, ASEAN universities have gained global recognition.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Bob Jackson Murray State University, located in Kentucky, has appointed Dr. Ron K. I am truly humbled and honored to be selected as President of Murray State University," said Patterson. "My Patterson as its 15th president. Leon Owens, chair of Murray State's Board of Regents, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2025

Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K.

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Wonkhe

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Gradconsult's Mike Grey talks to the people who are keeping university careers services on the road

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2025

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. Seton Hall University in New Jersey, decided to revamp their annual MLK program a few years ago, citing the need for change amid a challenging political climate.

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