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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

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She is also a professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Founded in 2006, AABHE empowers Black educators, administrators, and scholars through leadership development, networking opportunities, and advocacy for inclusive policies.

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HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort

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Members of the 2024 cohort were selected for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their communities. They represent 23 states and 11 countries in disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.

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Jia Osiel Appointed Chief Talent and Equity Officer at Achieving the Dream

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her early focus will be on strategic leadership development and career pathing across the organization, especially with our middle leaders, as well as leading the shaping and implementation of ATD’s own racial equity, diversity and inclusion plan.” Stout, president and CEO of ATD. “Her

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Succession Planning in HBCUs Ensures Long-Term Sustainability

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This process includes the board of trustees, senior administrators, department heads, faculty members, and human resources professionals. Academic leadership: Developing a pipeline of leaders for academic positions, including department chairs, deans, and academic program directors.

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From Competency to Resilience: Navigating the Complexities of College Presidencies

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Javier Cevallos More importantly, the 700 survey participants and the 14 presidents who participated in four focus groups opened up about what it feels like to hold these roles, shared the humanity needed to live these positions, and were truthful about the resiliency necessary to survive them.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

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“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. Dr. Roderick L.

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2025 NAIS Thrive: Elevating the Future of Independent Schools

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Attendees engaging in meaningful conversations about enrollment trends, financial sustainability, leadership development, and the private K-12 family school experience. On the final day, Shankar Vedantam, host of the Hidden Brain podcast and former NPR social science correspondent, explored the unseen forces shaping human behavior.