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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

His accomplishments at DTC include an 870% increase in fundraising with over $32 million raised in five years, a 400% increase in scholarship offerings, over 98% placement rate, and a 54% increase in enrollment with improved retention and graduation rates. A Georgia native, Todd holds a Ph.D.

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Dr. Valerie Kinloch Appointed President of Johnson C. Smith University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Valerie Kinloch and Trustee Steven Boyd Kinloch is currently the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education. We have to support critical thinking and provide an education that prepares students for the careers they want and that the community needs.

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