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News Roundup

Dr. Jayathi Murthy Named President of Oregon State University

Dr. Jayathi Murthy will become Oregon State University’s next president, effective September. Murthy will be the first-ever woman of color to lead Oregon’s largest public university.

News Roundup

Albany Technical College's Longest-serving President, Dr. Anthony Parker, Dead at 69

Albany Technical College's longest-serving president Dr. Anthony Parker has died Monday at age 69.

Institutions

Leading With Integrity

Larry P. Thomas is Pennsylvania State University’s Chief Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer in the Applied Research Laboratory.

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Tabbye M. Chavous Appointed University of Michigan Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

Dr. Tabbye M. Chavous will become University of Michigan’s vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, effective Aug. 1

News Roundup

University of Phoenix President George Burnett Resigns Amid Inquiry into Previous Role

University of Phoenix president George Burnett has resigned months after taking the post. The resignation came after an inquiry by the Education Department about Burnett’s time overseeing the controversial Westwood College.

News Roundup

Black History Professor Suing University of Arkansas at Little Rock Posts Resignation Letter

At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dr. Brian Mitchell, a Black tenured history professor, has resigned less than a year after filing a lawsuit in July against the institution, alleging discrimination because of his race and age.

News Roundup

Dr. Joya Misra and Dr. Jennifer A. Reich Elected President and Vice President of ASA

Dr. Joya Misra has been elected president of the American Sociological Association, with Dr. Jennifer A. Reich being elected vice president.

News Roundup

Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis to be Awarded Heterodox Academy Open Inquiry Award

Heterodox Academy, a nonprofit that advocates for open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in higher ed, will be awarding its Open Inquiry Awards, one of whom is Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis.

News Roundup

Dr. Robin Suzanne Poston Named SMU Dean of Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies and Associate Provost for Graduate Education

Dr. Robin Suzanne Poston will become Southern Methodist University’s dean of Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies and associate provost for graduate education.

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Josef Sorett Appointed Dean of Columbia College and Vice President of Undergraduate Education at Columbia University

Dr. Josef Sorett will become Dean of Columbia College and Vice President of Undergraduate Education at Columbia University.

News Roundup

Dr. Kimberly Griffin Appointed Dean of the College of Education at University of Maryland

Dr. Kimberly Griffin will become the University of Maryland’s dean of the College of Education, effective July 1.

HBCUs

Dr. Rochelle Ford Named Next President of Dillard University

Dr. Rochelle Ford will become president of Dillard University in New Orleans, effective July 1.

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