Monica Levitan (EDU)News RoundupUniversity of Dallas Names Two-Time Alumnus Next PresidentThe 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, 2019News RoundupDr. John Bardo, President of Wichita State University, Dies at 70Wichita State University’s 13th president, Dr. John Bardo has died at the age of 70, according to the Kansas Board of Regents. Bardo, who was said to have transformed Wichita State during his presidency with the development of the Innovation Campus, had been hospitalized since November and received treatment of a chronic lung condition that […]March 13, 2019News RoundupLeroy Wright Named VP for Student Development, Dean of Students at Albion CollegeAlbion 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, 2019HBCUsLegislative Black Caucus Voice Opposition of Proposal That Would Change SC HBCU Into A Trade SchoolSeveral members of the South Carolina’s Legislative Black Caucus have recently met with administrators of Denmark Technical College at the Statehouse to protest a proposal that would turn the 71-year-old historically Black college into a trade school. “This is not the time to close down Denmark Tech,” said Rep. Joe Jefferson, D-Pineville, whose wife is […]March 12, 2019Leadership & PolicyDr. Jessica Howard Appointed President, CEO of Chemeketa Community CollegeDr. Jessica Howard has been appointed the 11th president and CEO of Chemeketa Community College, effective July 8. Howard will succeed Julie Huckestein, who recently announced her retirement. Chemeketa has five campuses across Oregon: Salem, McMinnville, Brooks, Woodburn and Dallas. According to the latest data, the college currently served 11,285 full-time students in the 2017-2018 […]March 12, 2019News RoundupOut of State, District Northwest Arkansas Community College Students to See Tuition IncreaseSeveral students at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) who don’t live in its Bentonville and Rogers school districts will experiences increases in their tuition this fall. Students who live in the college’s district pay a tax according to their assessed property value, so their in-district tuition will continue to be $75 per credit hour. Those […]March 12, 2019Community CollegesWV Legislatures, Higher Ed Officials Voice Support for Community College BillWest Virginia legislatures and post-secondary officials have expressed their support for recently passed Senate Bill 1, legislation that supporters say could open new economic opportunities and establish an industry talent pipeline in West Virgina’s community colleges. Lawmakers from both houses passed SB1 toward the end of a recent meeting, creating the West Virginia Invests Grant Program. […]March 12, 2019News RoundupUSF, Benedict College Named Recipients of ACE/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional TransformationThe University of South Florida (USF) and Benedict College have been named the recipients of the 2019 American Council on Education (ACE)/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation, ACE recently announced. The awards were presented to USF president Dr. Judy Genshaft and Benedict president Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis on behalf of the schools at ACE’s recent […]March 11, 2019News RoundupHeather Wilson Resigns As U.S. Air Force Secretary to Become College PresidentAir Force Secretary Heather Wilson said that she will resign from her post, effective May 31 stating that it should provide “sufficient time” for a “smooth transition and ensure effective advocacy during upcoming Congressional hearings” on the Air Force’s budget. Wilson said she will leave her current job to become the next president of the […]March 11, 2019News RoundupFormer UT President Bill Powers Dies at 72The University of Texas (UT) has announced that Bill Powers, who previously served as its president for almost 10 years, passed away on Sunday at UT’s Dell Seton Medical Center. He was 72. The cause of death came from complications from a fall and a rare, adult-onset muscular disorder called oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, according to […]March 11, 2019Previous PagePage 12 of 58Next Page
