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University of Florida Faculty Survey Indicate Low Morale and Confidence in School Leadership

A recent survey of University of Florida faculty showed that faculty morale and confidence in the school was low, with almost half having concerns about academic freedom.

Faculty & Staff

Georgia State University Awarded $1 Million NSF Grant for Minority Women in STEM Initiative

Georgia State University has been awarded $1 million from the NSF to launch an initiative to better recruit, retain, and support of women faculty in STEM fields, especially women from underrepresented minority backgrounds.

Faculty & Staff

Scholars Remember Dr. James Turner, Pioneer of Africana Studies

Dr. James Turner, a pioneer in the field of Black studies and the founding director of the Africana Studies and Research Center at Cornell University, died last week.

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Two Women Return to UVA as Deans

Dr. Marianne Baernholdt will become dean of the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing, effective Aug. 1. And Dr. Stephanie Johnson Rowley became dean of UVA’s School of Education and Human Development on Jul. 1.

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More Than 100 Cal State Long Beach Faculty Come Out in Support of Colleague Who Alleged Racial Profiling from Campus Police

More than 100 Cal State Long Beach faculty have signed a letter supporting colleague Dr. Steven Osuna, who has accused campus police of racial profiling and discrimination when an officer refused to unlock a door May 25.

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University of Idaho Law School Discrimination Case Will Go to Trial

A discrimination case involving University of Idaho College of Law professor Shaakirrah Sanders will go to trial, giving Sanders the chance to argue that she was discriminated against by school deans.

News Roundup

Dr. Myra Blanco Appointed Senior Faculty Fellow for Virginia Tech Office of Research and Innovation

Dr. Myra Blanco has been appointed senior faculty fellow for the Virginia Tech Office of Research and Innovation.

News Roundup

Clark Atlanta University HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Now Accepting Applications

Clark Atlanta University's Executive Leadership Institute has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 Community of Fellows for the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at CAU.

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Dr. William Smith to Lead New Efforts at University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Dr. William Smith has been appointed chief executive administrator for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah, a newly created role.

News Roundup

Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson to Step Down at End of Contract in July 2023

Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson announced Aug. 1 that he will not extend nor renew his contract, which is set to end on Jul. 31, 2023.

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Eckerd College President Damian Fernandez Steps Down, Citing Exhaustion

Eckerd College President Damian Fernandez stepped down Aug. 1, only two years into his term, citing exhaustion.

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Will Not Teach at George Washington University Law School in Fall

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is not listed as an instructor for courses at George Washington University’s law school after he informed the school that he was unavailable to teach this semester.

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