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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell has been with the organization since 2015 and will bring deep industry and organizational knowledge to her new role.

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Beyond the Campus Food Pantry

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Prior to 2015 it was difficult to find much formal acknowledgement of student food insecurity, let alone services to help. While that generosity of spirit is appreciated, we think it’s time to say thanks and ask how those collective energies could be harnessed to fight students’ hunger, rather than just feed them.

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Association Names 35 to 2024 Emerging Leaders Program Cohort

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Once again, AASCU is providing a group of aspiring higher education leaders with an invaluable learning experience to help them grow into their future roles in higher education administration,” said Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg, an ELP executive sponsor and chancellor at the University of Washington Bothell.

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Students at Women's College Voted in Favor of Allowing Transgender Men and Nonbinary People Assigned Male at Birth for Admission

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The nonbinding vote came after a recent debate between students and Wellesley’s administration – the latter has resisted such a change. Since 2015, Wellesley has allowed transgender women to apply for admission. Women’s liberal arts institution Wellesley College students voted Mar.

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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Selected President of the NCAA

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Charlie Baker Baker will finish his second term as governor in January, a role the Republican has held since January 2015, but has returned to Democratic hands with the election of Maura Healey, who will be the state's first openly gay governor.

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Transfer Students Need Support from Both Two and Four Year Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This newest study focuses on the enrollment data available for the community college cohort entering in 2015, which allowed for six years to complete their journey toward a bachelor’s degree. Dr. Ángel de Jesus González, assistant professor of higher education administration and leadership at Fresno State.

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Women’s Wrestling Aims At 2026 NCAA Championship Status

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Ragean Hill "We are extremely proud of the work that USA Wrestling has done to make this a reality in such a short period of time,” said Ragean Hill, chair of the Committee on Women's Athletics and executive associate athletics director/senior woman administrator at Charlotte.

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