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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Morris's election continues a significant trend of Black leadership within AERA , an organization that remained exclusively white for nearly eight decades after its founding in 1916.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. However, financial difficulties continued to plague the institution under her leadership.

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Women’s Wrestling Aims At 2026 NCAA Championship Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Women’s wrestling may become the 91st NCAA championship sport in 2026. Second, as the recommendation also includes establishing a Women's Wrestling Committee, which would begin its work in January 2025, to allow time to prepare for a championship in winter 2026. The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics voted at its Feb.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

as its 26th president, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the nation's Rev. when he steps down in summer 2026. Butler will spend the coming year preparing for the presidency, working to ensure a smooth transition when he assumes office in 2026. "Jack" Butler, S.J., Jack" Butler, S.J. Leahy, S.J.,

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

Under the guidance and visionary leadership of our current President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax , ICB officially launched in 2006. It's about building strong institutions with strong leadership, sustainable financial models, and effective governance. The first is institutional excellence. That's innovative in itself.

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Webinar Series Targets Governance Strategies for Leaders at Minority-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2024

This webinar series is an invaluable resource for MSI leaders, providing them with the tools and insights necessary to navigate complex governance and leadership challenges effectively,” said CMSI Executive Director Dr. Marybeth Gasman, who is also the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair. Register at the CMSI website.

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Dr. Kim Cassidy to Step Down as President of Bryn Mawr College in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2023

I believe that leadership renewal is crucial to the long-term, strategic success of any organization,” Cassidy wrote in a May 2 email to the campus community. “It An expert in psychology, she will return to being faculty in fall 2026 after a two-year sabbatical. It has been an honor to serve as president of Bryn Mawr.”

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Jackson State Faculty Member Elected National President of Association of Teacher Educator

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

Louis, Missouri, and Crystal City, Virginia, during the summer of 2025 and in March 2026. She is a tenured associate professor and coordinator of the doctoral program of educational leadership for the College of Education and Human Development at Jackson State University (JSU). in educational leadership and administration from JSU.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. which he is expects to defend in 2026 at New York University. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr., And have a good time doing it.’”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Like so many other scholarly associations founded in the United States, African Americans and other minorities remained invisible within the leadership ranks for years. In 2021, AERA’s leadership named Dr. Edmund W. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) was no exception. Dr. Maisha T.

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Universities of Wisconsin Regents Reject Deal to Cut Diversity Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I will continue to work with Universities of Wisconsin leadership, the Regents, legislative leaders and governor on these important issues over the coming weeks and months.” UW Board of Regents Member Angela Adams The regents’ decision – a close 9-8 vote – came during an Dec. 9 emergency meeting after school leaders had agreed on Dec.

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Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Double Back to Approve Republican Funding Deal, Agrees to Cut Diversity Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Most UW employees will now see pay raises of 4% in 2023 and 2% in 2024.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Roughly half of the UC Davis School of Medicine’s class of 2026 represent minoritized populations. Attributes like altruism, service and leadership, good communication, being culturally competent, humility and integrity, overcoming adversity is so important as a physician,” says Acosta. “If

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Renewed Push Apace to Return Native American Remains

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

AB 226 implements two more state audits from the UC system, one in 2024 and the other in 2026. Legislative action Through his bills, AB 226 and AB 389, Ramos seeks to prevent discontinuation of repatriation.

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OER24 keynote resources – The future isn’t what it used to be: Open education at a crossroads

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APRIL 3, 2024

Hope is an act of resistance.

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Announcing new School of Government and Policy

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The school will begin public programming in late 2024 and will welcome graduate students and offer courses and other opportunities for undergraduate students by the fall of 2026. The future school will be supported by dedicated funding, including new philanthropy, incremental sponsored research, and other revenues.

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Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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JULY 25, 2023

from the Young Doctors DC Class of 2026, proudly stands beside his supportive mother, Christine St. A Southeast D.C. A promising graduate, Phillip St. Nonetheless, recognizing painful inequalities was only one part of Sunday’s ceremony. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

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MARCH 11, 2024

However, among several requests for flat or even decreased funding in the education arena, we are pleased to see that the President’s budget includes an increase of $20 million for the Federal TRIO Programs in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which would fund TRIO during Program Year 2025-2026.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Under Jack’s leadership as President over the past 23 years, Georgetown University has grown and flourished as a global leader in higher education. Reynolds said that a search for DeGioia’s replacement will commence soon, with a new president expected to be in place by July 1, 2026. Dr. Robert M. Groves, who also holds the Gerard J.

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MARCH 20, 2024

She stated firmly, “We are asking for a $68 million increase for TRIO for FY25, which will fund our work in Program Year 2025-2026.” She stated firmly, “We are asking for a $68 million increase for TRIO for FY25, which will fund our work in Program Year 2025-2026.”

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NSF Director Resigns Amid White House Budget Cuts and Staff Reduction Directives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2025

I believe that I have done all I can to advance the mission of the agency and feel that it is time to pass the baton to new leadership," writes Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, a computer scientist who was nominated to lead NSF by then-President Donald Trump in December 2019 and was confirmed by the Senate in August 2020.

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Former White House Adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Georgia Gubernatorial Bid with Focus on Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 19, 2025

For Georgia's educational institutions, particularly those serving diverse populations, the 2026 gubernatorial election could prove pivotal in determining state support for higher education, financial aid programs, and workforce development initiatives in the years ahead.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

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MAY 2, 2025

Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. WASHINGTON, D.C. this summer.

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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Women’s Wrestling Aims At 2026 NCAA Championship Status

Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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

Webinar Series Targets Governance Strategies for Leaders at Minority-Serving Institutions

Dr. Kim Cassidy to Step Down as President of Bryn Mawr College in 2024

Jackson State Faculty Member Elected National President of Association of Teacher Educator

On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Lifting As They Climb

Universities of Wisconsin Regents Reject Deal to Cut Diversity Efforts

Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Double Back to Approve Republican Funding Deal, Agrees to Cut Diversity Efforts

Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Renewed Push Apace to Return Native American Remains

OER24 keynote resources – The future isn’t what it used to be: Open education at a crossroads

Announcing new School of Government and Policy

Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

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

Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change.

NSF Director Resigns Amid White House Budget Cuts and Staff Reduction Directives

Former White House Adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Georgia Gubernatorial Bid with Focus on Education

Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

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