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NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport, First Tournament Set for 2026

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The decision, announced at the Association's annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, will culminate in the first-ever NCAA women's wrestling championship tournament in 2026. This means so much to women's wrestling and to women's sports in general," said Kennedy Blades, a University of Iowa wrestler and 2024 Olympic silver medalist.

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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. The university system is currently identifying community college partners for the program.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education at the University of MissouriSt. Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Winn, who will serve in 2025-2026 before Morris assumes the presidency.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P. when he steps down in summer 2026. Board Chair John Fish praised Butler as "a dynamic leader, proven bridgebuilder, and problem-solver who understands the University's strengths and aspirations." Leahy, S.J.,

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Liberty University Fined $14M for Clery Act Violations

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Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office has imposed a $14 million fine, resulting from a settlement agreement with Liberty University for material and ongoing violations of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known as the Clery Act.

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Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit Submits Resignation

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Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit will resign at the end of the current school year. Dr. Steve Pettit “It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve as the president of Bob Jones University,” Pettit said. “My Pettit submitted his resignation to the college’s board of trustees Mar.

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Universities of Wisconsin Regents Reject Deal to Cut Diversity Efforts

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The Universities of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents rejected a deal that the school system had made with state Republicans to halt UW diversity efforts in exchange for funding and employee raises. Wisconsin Republicans have demonstrated clear opposition against the Universities of Wisconsin’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.