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From President to Professor, Simmons to Stay at Prairie View

Dr. Ruth Simmons, who earlier this year announced her intention to step down, has decided to stay on at the university as a professor and continue to help the university with its fundraising and research partnerships.

Dr. Ruth Simmons, current president of Prairie View A&M University in Texas.

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Dr. Gregory J. Vincent Named Next President of Talladega College

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, who is currently a professor and the executive director of the Civil Rights and Education Initiative at the University of Kentucky, has been named the 21st president of Talladega College, a historically Black college in Alabama.

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent

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UCSD Hires New Faculty Bridging Black Studies and STEM

The University of California San Diego has hired 13 new faculty who are connecting Black Studies with topics in STEM.

Dr. Lisa Jones, UCSD's incoming chancellor's associate's endowed chair in chemistry and biochemistry

Ferris State University Names First Black President, Dr. Bill Pink

Ferris State University (FSU) in Big Rapids, MI has named Dr. Bill Pink as its next president, making Pink the first Black individual to helm the institution when he begins his service in July.

Dr. Bill Pink named Ferris State University's 19th president.

The University of Louisville Names Next Dean of Brandeis School of Law

The University of Louisville (UofL) has appointed legal scholar Melanie B. Jacobs as the next dean of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Jacobs, currently at Michigan State University, is a globally renowned expert in family law.

Melanie B. Jacobs, new dean of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, to Receive Ethics Award

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, will receive the 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award from Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility.

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College

Louisiana Senate Proposes Tenure Policy Review Board

The resolution, SCR6, was authored by Republican Sen. Stewart Cathey. The “Task Force on Tenure in Postsecondary Education” will report to Louisiana lawmakers with suggestions on changing tenure policies.

Louisiana Senate Chambers.

Antiracism Pedagogy Scholar Moves American University Towards Equity

AU's first antiracism pedagogy scholar is beginning the transformation of the school's entire pedagogy to be antiracist.

Dr. Annice Fisher, American University's first antiracist pedagogy scholar.

Brown University Appoints Dr. Leah VanWey Dean of Faculty

Brown University has announced Dr. Leah VanWey will be its new dean of the faculty, effective July 1.

Dr. Leah VanWey, incoming dean of the faculty at Brown University

Auburn University, State Universities Tackle Alabama's Math Teacher Shortage

Auburn University is partnering with other state universities to address the shortage of math teachers in Alabama with a project called "Developing, Recruiting and Empowering Alabama Mathematics Teachers" (DREAM-Math).

Dr. W. Gary Martin, professor for critical needs in education at Auburn University

Dr. Kathy "Kat" Swaig Becomes President of Kennesaw State University

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has named Dr. Kathy “Kat” Schwaig president of Kennesaw State University (KSU).

Dr. Kathy “Kat” Schwaig, newly appointed president of Kennesaw State University.

Bethel University Names First Female President

Bethel University has appointed its first female president, Dr. Barbara Bellefeuille, a longtime vice president at the university. She will assume the position effective immediately.

Dr. Barbara Bellefeuille, newly named president of Bethel University

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