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International Colloquium on Black Males in Education to Take Place Later this Month

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First held in 2012, it is a community-building experience that brings together world-class scholars, high-impact practitioners, policy makers, funders, students, and concerned citizens across the globe.

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Dr. Kristine Dillon Appointed Interim President of Whittier College

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Dillon – a Whittier Board member from 1994-2012 and chair of its Enrollment and Student Life Committee from 2002-2012 – rejoined the board earlier this year. Dillon holds a Ph.D. in economics of higher education from Claremont Graduate University, a master’s in education also from Claremont, and a B.A. in English from Whittier.

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Report on ‘Condition of Education’ Sheds Light on Enrollment Trends

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While the immediate college enrollment rate was generally unchanged between 2012 and 2022, the total number of undergraduates enrolled decreased by 13% over that decade, according to a new report by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Dr. Peggy G. Carr NCES, the statistical center within the U.S. million to 10.7 million to 4.7

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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

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Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012. From 2005 through 2012, she served as education policy analyst for the Florida Legislature. “Dr. Dr. Amelia Parnell “I am honored to serve in this new role and to support our members in their critical work,” said Parnell.

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Jackson Makes SEC History with Head Baseball Coach Appointment

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In 2019, Jackson led the Southern Jaguars to winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 2019 – the team’s first SWAC championship since 2009 – and Southern's first 30-win season since 2012. This season, the Memphis Tigers finished 29-28, their first above-.500 500 record in six years.

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

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Professor in the Math and Statistics Department, with a secondary appointment in the Sociology department, has been Provost since 2012. “In Groves, who also holds the Gerard J. Campbell, S.J.

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Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’

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From 2012 to 2018, Meredith also carried out its largest fundraising campaign yet, raising more than $90 million. From the creation of advising and professional development programs to the construction and renovation of several campus facilities, Allen’s tenure has proven fruitful.

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