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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gina Spivey-Brown In a historic appointment, Dr. 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. "I

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P. Board Chair John Fish praised Butler as "a dynamic leader, proven bridgebuilder, and problem-solver who understands the University's strengths and aspirations." Leahy, S.J., when he steps down in summer 2026.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.” history.

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Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges: Changing Higher Ed podcast 256 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Brent Miller of HED

The Change Leader, Inc.

April 22, 2025 · Episode 256 Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges 33 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. University of Michigans Ford Robotics Building , a $75M collaboration where Ford leases space on the top floor, working alongside Ph.D.

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After a ‘no confidence’ vote, JSU sits its seventh president since 2010

University Business

Jackson State University’s web page for the office of the president features a picture of the interim president, her name and a text scroll that reads, “Check back for future updates.” The president elected prior to that resigned after the school’s cash reserve crashed down by 89% over her five-year term.

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CHLOE 7: Centralization vs. Distribution of Online Student Services

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation The report I'm drawing from and sharing around most enthusiastically this summer is the recently released CHLOE 7: Tracking Online Learning From Mainstream Acceptance to Universal Adoptio n. 1 - Figure 5 gives a good list of the critical services a university must provide for online programs.

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Despite appearances, higher education is front and centre of this election campaign

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If education is a consideration at all, it is schools that are seen as the priority, with preschools and childcare also in the mix. Le Pen is university-educated and Bardella did a short spell at the Sorbonne. This HEPI blog was authored by Lucy Haire, Director of Partnerships at HEPI.