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California College President Under Investigation Resigns

Contra Costa College president Dr. Katrina VanderWoude – one of three top administrators under an unspecified investigation – has quit, according to a story in the East Bay Times. At a special meeting Wednesday, the Contra Costa Community College District board approved a resignation agreement signed by VanderWoude . The chancellor, Dr. Fred Wood, told […]

August 16, 2019

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UT Austin Student Center Named After Former President

The University of Texas at Austin will rename its student activity center after William C. Powers, the school’s 28th president, who died in March. Powers served as president from 2006 to 2015. Before his presidency, he was a law school professor for 40 years, and for six of those years he served as dean. After […]

August 15, 2019

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Two New Studies Probe College Students’ Mental Health

A report issued this week by Barnes & Noble College noted that mental health and stress issues have become increasingly prevalent among students on college campuses, but only a portion of those impacted utilize the counseling and support services offered. At the same time, the American Council on Education (ACE) issued a report indicating concern among college presidents about the mental health and well-being of students.

August 13, 2019

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New Bennett President Suzanne Walsh Optimistic Amid Crisis

Bennett College, one of only two remaining historically Black colleges for women, has been here before. At the start of a new academic year, it’s a precarious place. For the tuition-driven college, fall enrollment numbers are in flux. And contingency plans are being put in place if a legal battle to stay accredited fails. These are among the challenges confronting the institution — and that now belong to Suzanne Elise Walsh, Bennett’s surprising and unconventional choice for its new president.

August 8, 2019

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Notre Dame Provost Stepping Down

Dr. Thomas G. Burish, Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at the University of Notre Dame, will step down from that post at the conclusion of his current five-year term on July 1, 2020. The university’s trustee board chair, John J. Brennan, and president Rev. John I. Jenkins made the announcement Thursday. Burish, Notre Dame’s provost […]

August 1, 2019

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Ex-Michigan State President Gets Millions in Payout

The former Michigan State University president accused of lying about her knowledge of allegations against sports doctor Larry Nassar is getting about $2.5 million as part of a retirement package, according to an Associated Press report. Michigan State announced Tuesday that Dr. Lou Anna Simon’s retirement will be effective Aug. 31. She resigned as president […]

July 31, 2019

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Former Norfolk State President Harrison Wilson Jr. Dies

Dr. Harrison B. Wilson Jr., former president of Norfolk State University (NSU), passed away Sunday at the age of 94. After playing basketball at Kentucky State University in the 1940s, Wilson went on to coach at Jackson State College (now Jackson State University). He eventually transitioned into an administrative role and in 1975 became NSU’s […]

July 29, 2019

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Rutgers University President to Step Down, Join Faculty

Dr. Robert L. Barchi, Rutgers University’s 20th president, has announced that the upcoming academic year will be his last as president and that he will continue on as a member of the faculty. “It has been my privilege and pleasure to lead this community during the past seven years, and this will continue to be […]

July 25, 2019

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Hampshire College Appoints New President

This week, Hampshire College appointed its eighth president, Dr. Edward Wingenbach. He received a unanimous vote from the board of trustees.

July 18, 2019

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UC Berkeley’s Executive Leadership Academy Welcomes Largest Cohort

Information-packed sessions on attributes and skills essential for successfully navigating higher education as a top administrator filled the first day of the Executive Leadership Academy at the University of California at Berkeley.

July 9, 2019

Leadership & Policy

Moving Fast, Bennett College Taps New President

Bennett College trustees, less than a week after announcing the sudden departure of president Dr. Phyllis Dawkins, have announced that Suzanne Walsh will become president of the private women’s HBCU on Aug. 1.

June 27, 2019

Leadership & Policy

Miles President Leaving for Clark Atlanta

The president of Miles College, Dr. George T. French, Jr., has resigned to become the next president of Clark Atlanta University, according to a report by AL.com. Miles College’s board made the announcement Wednesday, with French’s resignation effective Aug. 31. Clark has a student enrollment double that of Miles, about 3,485 students compared to 1,700. […]

June 20, 2019