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Xavier Mourns Former Administrator, Civil Rights Champion Sybil Haydel Morial

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“We remember her generous life and legacy and the deep, lasting connections that she and her family have maintained with Xavier University of Louisiana over many decades; we are inspired by her activism, leadership, steadfastness, and commitment to serve.” Her son, Marc H.

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Ivy League to Become Collegiate Outlier in Top Women Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

recently announced bold choices in leadership. He said Columbia seriously considered female candidates prior to the hiring of outgoing President Lee Bollinger in 2002. The reality is that leadership at an institution is a team of people. Come July 2023, six of the eight Ivy League schools will have women leaders.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Use your platform to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your university.

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Updated ACE Report Reveals Progress, Persistent Disparities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It allows us to examine the current state of race and ethnicity in higher education and strive to bridge these equity gaps.” For example, the report found that the number of Hispanic or Latino students earning bachelor’s degrees rose about 10%, from 2002 to 2022, but the rates for white and Asian students grew even faster.

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New Leadership Carries the University Forward

The University Innovation Alliance

She joined us on the Weekly Wisdom Podcast to talk about becoming the first new leader in decades, the nature of servant leadership, how higher ed can shape the future, and how self-care is vital in doing her work effectively. If that is the case, the long-serving leadership piece becomes less important. Is it the right role?