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Saint Augustine’s University—a historically Black college and university in North Carolina—has announced plans to cut half of its employees as administrators, amid financial challenges. According to university officials, the institution has reduced its expenses by approximately $17 million this fiscal year compared to 2023. “As

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Bob Jackson Murray State University, located in Kentucky, has appointed Dr. Ron K. I am truly humbled and honored to be selected as President of Murray State University," said Patterson. "My Patterson as its 15th president. Leon Owens, chair of Murray State's Board of Regents, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Robert Scott The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Scott as the sole finalist for the presidency of Albany State University (ASU), bringing a leader with extensive experience in both academia and corporate innovation to the historically Black institution.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Columbia University administration leaders and student organizers failed to reach agreement in negotiations that might have included the university’s divestment from Israel. She said the two parties failed “to find a path that would result in the dismantling of the encampment and adherence to University policies going forward.”

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MARCH 6, 2023

The University of Southern California Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy trumpets its dedication to diversity on its website. USC declined to make administrators available for interviews with Diverse. The students who represent that change have come together in Anvarizadeh’s defense.

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MAY 16, 2024

Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel.

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Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,

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Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

The national survey, conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in partnership with the American Association of University Professors, found that 35% of faculty say they have less freedom to teach content without interference, while 36% report reduced freedom to speak as citizens.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Denisa Gándara, an assistant professor at the University of Texas—Austin, begins on a dispiriting note: although there have been many policy efforts to increase educational opportunity since President Lyndon B. As of 2021, 42% of white people 25 and older had finished a bachelor’s degree, but only 28% of Black people and 21% of Hispanics had.

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MAY 16, 2024

Mike Lee California State University Sonoma President Dr. Mike Lee retired on Friday after he was placed on administrative leave after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel. I wish him and his family well.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Sybil Haydel Morial Boston University “Our love and prayers go out to the family of Sybil Haydel Morial,” said Dr. C. Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana. “We She completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University. 4 at age 91. Her gift to all is enduring, and she will be sorely missed.”

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Under Bumphus's leadership, community colleges strengthened their position as essential providers of affordable education and workforce training, working closely with four presidential administrations to advance their mission. His achievements have been widely recognized, including receiving the ACCT Marie Y.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Jay Ruderman Amid the ongoing mental health crisis among young adults, it is incumbent upon college administrators nationwide to conduct thorough examinations on the availability and extent of their mental health services and wellness resources for students. They should be, if they are looking to meet applicants needs.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Both institutions are historically Black colleges and universities. I relish the opportunity to collaborate with Paine College's trustees, administrators, alumni, students, faculty, stakeholders, and civic and business leaders to realize our vision for higher education excellence."

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. The same report found that Black/African American administrators in higher education were just 8% of all senior leaders.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recognized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and for being a champion for educational equity. Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF), presents award to Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012.

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MARCH 8, 2025

Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide. We've been under attack around the federal government.

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JUNE 6, 2024

Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dixon, who serves as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University, will succeed Dr. Johnson O. I can’t wait to engage with all the possibilities that Durham has to offer.” Akinleye, who retires June 30.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and Robert Kraft’s Foundation brought a diverse group of Black and Jewish students, faculty and administrators together for a series of Unity Dinners across the nation. The dinners - which kicked off at the National Civil and Human Rights Museum in Atlanta before moving to George Washington University in D.C.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Setty, who currently serves as dean of the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, will bring her extensive experience in legal education and commitment to diversity to the organization. Burke added that "Sudha's accomplishments and skill set as a dean and faculty member fit well with the aspirations of LSAC in its next chapter."

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

In kicking off the panel, Mathis recognized the likely diversity of, and respect for, varying contexts and cultures represented among participants, including community college trustees, senior administrators, and other state and association leaders from across the country. Dr. Carl B. Dr. Terry A. Roueche and Margaretta B.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigned her post effective Aug. Dr. Minouche Shafik The university has been embroiled in controversy since antiwar demonstrations reached a fever pitch in the spring of 2024.

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JULY 1, 2024

Flinders has been named president of Frontier Nursing University. Flinders “I am proud and honored to accept the position of president of Frontier Nursing University,” said Flinders, who is an alum of Frontier. “I Flinders served as professor of nursing and associate provost for faculty affairs at Miami University (Ohio).

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MAY 29, 2024

Maurie McInnis is set to become the next president of her alma mater, Yale University, effective July 1. I am filling big shoes and am grateful to be stepping into the university at a time when the priorities are clear and the plan to achieve them is strong and bolstered by an excellent academic and administrative leadership team.”

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

nearly a decade ago, they had no idea that they would become the vanguard in leading and supporting a new generation of leadership within historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “The idea was simply to create a space for individuals who were sincerely interested in committing their vocation and uplift to HBCUs. Innovation.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) welcomed Howard University's announcement late last week of Dr. Ibram X. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, where he founded the Center for Antiracist Research under a five-year charter in 2020. Kendi's appointment Dr. Crystal A.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

million students enrolled in colleges and universities. Collectively, as researchers, we have about 50 or more years of experience conducting empirical studies on Black men attending diverse institutional types, ranging from predominantly White institutions, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. California State University, San Marcos Dr. Ellen J.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Sally Chen By mobilizing the model minority myth, which portrays Asian Americans as universally high-achieving students, SFFA created a cover for its anti-civil rights agenda. For Asian American and NHPI students, disaggregating data on Asian American and NHPI subgroups is paramount.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Jhaneil Thompson After graduating from high school, Thompson enrolled in a community college and when it was time for her to continue her education at a four-year-institution, it was Florida A&M University (FAMU) that welcomed her right from the start, even before she officially enrolled in fall of 2019.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Tutt, assistant vice provost of student success at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an HBCU. This report is intended to inform policymakers and legislators about legislative and administrative changes needed to prioritize the success of institutions that serve underserved students. Dr. Dwayne L.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Dr. Steven Jones Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College located in the city of Moorhead. in higher education administration from The University of Southern Mississippi, along with a certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace from the University of South Florida.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Manuel Martínez has been named president of Dominican University New York. Dr. Manuel Martínez “I am so honored and grateful to be chosen as the next president of Dominican University New York,” said Martínez. Martínez will be the first layperson to lead the university in its 72-year history.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

These academics, many of whom were Jewish or politically dissident (like Oskar and Dieter), sought refuge in American universities where they could continue their work unencumbered by the oppressive ideologies that had overtaken their homeland. Williams is a doctoral student at The Ohio State University.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Real average salaries for full-time faculty members remain below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

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