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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Shaun Harper, Provost Professor at the University of Southern California, delivered a stirring keynote calling on institutions to move beyond performative gestures and confront systemic racism in all its forms. Smothers, Executive Vice President and Interim Provost of VUU, underscored the institution's forward-looking mission. "We

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University of Florida Provost Returning After Less Than Two Months at Arizona

Inside Higher Ed

Joseph Glover just started as the University of Arizona's provost on July 1, but he’s already leaving. Glover, who was the University of Florida’s provost for 15 years before leaving that role in July 2023, is now heading back to Florida to be the interim provost. He’s replacing current University of Florida provost J.

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5 Questions for Wesleyan’s Dancing Provost

Inside Higher Ed

5 Questions for Wesleyan’s Dancing Provost Liam Knox Thu, 10/31/2024 - 03:00 AM We spoke with Nicole Stanton about her unlikely path from choreographer to administrator, protecting arts education and how she helped defuse encampment protests. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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UNC Chapel Hill Provost Stepping Down Amid Civic Life Strife

Inside Higher Ed

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hills provost is stepping down next month to return to the faculty there, a development that news articles last week suggested is tied to his disagreement with hiring practices at the School of Civic Life and Leadership, or SCiLL.

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Ripe for poaching: Will DeSantis’ higher ed policies drive out Florida faculty?

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One university provost has already publicly promised to recruit Florida students and professors amid the state’s political strife.

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Arizona’s New Provost Steps Down

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Glover officially started as Arizona’s senior vice president of academic affairs and provost July 1. He now plans to serve as interim provost at Florida; he served as provost at Florida 15 years before leaving in July 2023.

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