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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. You cannot be selectively horrified," Harper told attendees.

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

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I have been shaped by the tradition of this community and the values of the Academy and we, as a University community, continue to be guided by these ideals in rich and enduring ways.” 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

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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., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,

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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. Dr. Stevie Lawrence, provost and vice president of academic affairs at Lincoln, will serve as acting president. Dr. John B.

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

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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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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. Vincent, president of Talladega College, a historically Black institution in Alabama.

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Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year

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Dr. Paul LeBlanc During his tenure as SNHU’s fifth president, the school grew from 2,500 students to the largest nonprofit higher ed provider in the U.S., Lisa Marsh Ryerson will become SNHU president, effective Jul. She is currently the school’s provost. LeBlanc has announced that he will step down from the role on Jun.