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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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when he steps down in summer 2026. Since joining the university's Campus Ministry in 2002, he has been instrumental in advancing several key initiatives, including formative education programs and Core Curriculum renewal. "Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions. Leahy, S.J.,

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

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The big innovation here is not only sharing our number one asset curriculum but also enabling the growth of a technological infrastructure that could be game-changing for HBCUs. We realized that we had the technology, capability, and infrastructure, but our institutions needed more curriculum development and engagement.

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Lifting As They Climb

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Winn, professor, Chancellor's Leadership Professor, and Co-Director of Transformative Justice in Education Center (TJE) is running to succeed Scott in 2025-2026. It is possible that the recent trend of electing Black AERA presidents will continue. Dr. Maisha T.

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

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Through intentional outreach to applicants, dedicated pathway programs, partnerships, curriculum, and programs specifically built to serve underserved populations, and a focus on regionality and socio-economic histories, UC Davis has become one of the most diverse medical school programs in the nation.