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Michèle Alexandre Named First African-American Dean of Stetson University College of Law

Stetson University has appointed Michèle Alexandre, a civil rights, gender and race scholar as the first African-American dean of the College of Law. Alexandre will begin her new role in June 2019. Currently, Alexandre serves as associate dean for faculty development and intellectual life, professor of law and the Leonard B. Melvin, Jr. Lecturer at […]

April 1, 2019

Leadership & Policy

Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph Named Sole Finalist for Georgia Gwinnett Presidency

The Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) Board of Regents have announced Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph as the sole finalist for the college’s next president, pending official board approval. According to state law, a university board is required to wait at least five business days after the official naming of a presidential finalist before officially voting him […]

March 29, 2019

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St. Mary’s College of MD Names Dr. Tayo Clyburn VP of Diversity and Inclusion, CDO

Dr. Tayo Clyburn, executive director of mission and strategic partnerships at The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, has been named vice president of diversity and inclusion/chief diversity officer at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In his current role, Clyburn encouraged diversity and inclusion at Ohio State by evaluating diversity practices and data […]

March 27, 2019

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Dr. Georgina Dodge Named VP of Diversity and Inclusion at University of Maryland

Dr. Georgina Dodge, chief diversity officer and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at Bucknell University, has been named vice president of diversity and inclusion at the University of Maryland. “I am honored to be chosen to lead diversity and inclusion at the University of Maryland,” said Dodge. “Across many higher education institutions, I […]

March 25, 2019

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USF Names Dr. Steve Currall Next President

Dr. Steve Currall, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Southern Methodist University, has been named the next president of the University of South Florida (USF). He will succeed Dr. Judy Genshaft, who recently announced plans to step down as president after 19 years at the university. “I am thrilled to be selected to […]

March 25, 2019

Leadership & Policy

Nassau Community College Announces Next President

The Nassau Community College (NCC) Board of Trustees have announced that  Dr. Jermaine Williams has been named its next president, effective July 1. Williams currently serves as vice president for student affairs at North Shore Community College, where he has worked to reform academic advising and establish policies that address student housing and food insecurity. […]

March 21, 2019

Leadership & Policy

Lake Superior College Appoints Dr. Patricia L. Rogers Next President

The Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has appointed Dr. Patricia L. Rogers as the next president of Lake Superior College. Rogers will begin her new role on July 1. Rogers currently is provost and vice president for academic affairs at Winona State University, a role she’s had since 2013. She also […]

March 20, 2019

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CSU Northridge Taps Dr. Mary Beth Walker as Provost, VP for Academic Affairs

Dr. Mary Beth Walker, interim president at Georgia Gwinnett College and associate provost for strategic initiatives and innovation at Georgia State University, has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Walker, a prominent economist, has over three decades of experience working in higher education, including serving as a […]

March 20, 2019

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California Community College Appoints Marty J. Alvarado Executive Vice Chancellor for Educational Services

Marty J. Alvarado has been appointed executive vice chancellor for educational services at California Community Colleges. Alvarado previously was senior director of cross-sector networks at the national organization Jobs for the Future, which focuses on encouraging innovation in education and the workforce. She also served in several senior leadership roles, such as workforce development director […]

March 19, 2019

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Colorado State University Names Joyce McConnell First Female President

Colorado State University has selected Joyce McConnell as its first female president, pending approval from the university’s governing board. McConnell, who would replace outgoing president Tony Frank, currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University (WVU). Throughout her time at WVU, McConnell spearheaded efforts to advance gender equity at […]

March 18, 2019

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University of Dallas Names Two-Time Alumnus Next President

The University of Dallas (UD) has named two-time alumnus Dr. Thomas S. Hibbs as its ninth president. Hibbs is the first UD alumnus to become president, and currently serves as the inaugural dean of the Honors College and distinguished professor of Baylor University. He also is the director of Baylor’s programs in Washington, D.C. where […]

March 13, 2019

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Leroy Wright Named VP for Student Development, Dean of Students at Albion College

Albion College has named Leroy Wright vice president for student development and dean of students, effective July 1. “We are very excited to welcome Leroy Wright to the Albion College family,” said president Dr. Mauri Ditzler. “This has been a long and thorough search and we believe we’ve found the right person to fill this […]

March 12, 2019