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Columbia Appoints Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin as University Professor

Columbia University has appointed Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin, the William B. Ransford Professor of English and Comparative Literature and of African American Studies, as University Professor, the institution's highest academic distinction for faculty members.

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Report: Faculty Salaries Show Modest Gains but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Faculty salaries at U.S. colleges and universities increased for the second consecutive year but still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Association of University Professors’ annual economic report released Tuesday.

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UC Riverside Chancellor Dr. Kim Wilcox Champions Diversity in Leadership During 12 Year Tenure

Colleagues credit Wilcox – a vocal critic of college rankings that exclusivity – with being a staunch advocate for equitable opportunities and fostering an environment where people feel valued and heard.

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A Legacy of Leadership

Dr. Walter Bumphus reflects on his journey in community college education.

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Strategic Revival, The Numbers Behind Dr. David Thomas’s Morehouse College Success Story

Thomas attributes the college’s success during his time to doing things that generated positive press for the school.

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Legacy of Equity Chancellor Joseph Garcia’s Transformative Leadership in Colorado

Throughout his career, Garcia has remained steadfast in his commitment to equity in higher education—a passion that has defined his professional journey and transformed the landscape of Colorado’s educational institutions.

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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Charles Lee Isbell Jr. Brings Vision for Inclusive Excellence to Illinois

Isbell, currently serving as provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will formally assume his new role on August 1.

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Creating Academic Platforms for LGBTQ Studies

At City Tech, Westengard was involved in turning gender and sexuality studies into a minor, for which she served as coordinator, stepping aside this year to be the interim director of liberal arts and sciences.

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Florida Board Rejects University of Michigan President Over DEI Stance in Unprecedented Move

The rejection of Ono marks an unprecedented intervention by the state board, which overturned the unanimous recommendation of UF's Board of Trustees from May.

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NC A&T Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson Named Chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark

Human factors engineer brings extensive HBCU leadership experience to top public research university role.

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UC Riverside Names Dr. S. Jack Hu as New Chancellor

Veteran academic leader brings four decades of higher education experience to California campus.

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University of Florida Trustees Select Dr. Santa Ono as President Amid Conservative Opposition

Immunologist and current University of Michigan leader pledges to uphold Florida's anti-DEI reforms despite past progressive statements.

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