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Brown University Finalizes Plan to Create More Diverse Community

PROVIDENCE, R.I. ― Brown University has finalized a plan aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive academic community and addressing issues of racism and discrimination. The plan, called Pathways to Diversity and Inclusion: An Action Plan for Brown University, outlines concrete steps for reaching goals including doubling the number of faculty members and graduate […]

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Former VP Suing West Virginia State University

INSTITUTE, W.Va. ― The former West Virginia State University vice president of business and finance has filed a lawsuit against the university over his firing. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports William H. Featherstone filed the lawsuit last week, saying that university president Brian Hemphill fired him after he questioned Hemphill’s judgment. Featherstone says Hemphill became aggravated […]

Judge’s OK Sought to Settle Blind Student’s Suit Against Miami University

CINCINNATI ― A judge is to hear final details of an agreement to settle a blind student’s lawsuit accusing Miami University in Ohio of using technology that presented a barrier to her education. Court documents show attorneys for Aleeha Dudley and Miami agreed two weeks ago on the main parts of a settlement. But U.S. […]

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Last Black University of Missouri Curator Steps Down

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― A second Black member of the University of Missouri system’s governing board has resigned in a week, leaving no minority representation on the panel as the Columbia campus tries to mend from racial unrest. Gov. Jay Nixon on Monday confirmed the David Steward’s departure, which leaves three vacancies on the nine-member board. […]

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5 Finalists for New Mexico Tech Presidency Visiting Campus

SOCORRO, N.M. ― New Mexico Tech says the five finalists for its presidency are visiting the Socorro university and that the Board of Regents will make a selection on Feb. 19. The finalists are visiting the campus this week for forums with faculty, staff and others. They include Kate C. Miller, dean of geosciences at […]

Thomas More College Safety Director Fired after Indictment

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. ― The director of campus safety at Thomas More College has been fired following his indictment on child pornography charges. The Kentucky Enquirer reports school officials announced Thursday in a news release the firing of 53-year-old Robert Marshall. Marshall was arrested Wednesday after a year-long investigation. Covington police say he has been […]

University of Missouri Suspends Professor in Assault Case

KANSAS CITY, Mo. ― The University of Missouri on Wednesday suspended an assistant professor who is charged with assault in a campus run-in with student journalists during protests in November. The university system’s governing board of curators announced the move in a statement after a special meeting Wednesday night. Melissa Click was charged Monday with […]

LILLIAN SCHUMACHER

LILLIAN SCHUMACHER was named chancellor of Pennsylvania State University Beaver, effective February 1. She is vice president for academic affairs at Tiffin University in Ohio. Schumacher earned a bachelor’s from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, and two master’s and a doctorate from Bowling Green State University.

LILIAN-SCHUMACHER

Faculty & Staff

LYNN PASQUERELLA

LYNN PASQUERELLA has been appointed president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), effective July 1. She is president of Mount Holyoke College. Pasquerella earned a bachelor’s from Mount Holyoke College and a doctorate from Brown University.

LYNN-PASQUERELLA

Faculty & Staff

ANDREA TAWNEY

ANDREA TAWNEY was appointed vice president for university advancement at New Mexico State University. She has served as interim vice president for university advancement at New Mexico State. Tawney holds a bachelor’s and a master’s from Northern Arizona University, and a doctorate from Texas Tech University.

Former Missouri System President Criticizes School Leaders

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― Former University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe is criticizing most officials involved in turmoil at the university’s Columbia campus last year that led to his resignation. The Columbia Daily Tribune obtained an email Wolfe sent to friends after he resigned Nov. 9 following protests aimed mostly at his handling of racial […]

Leadership & Policy

2 New Women Presidents to Helm California State Universities

SAN FRANCISCO ― Both Sonoma State University and San Jose State University have new women presidents. The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Judy K. Sakaki as president of Sonoma State University and Mary A. Papazian as president of San Jose State University effective July 1. Sakaki currently serves as vice president of […]

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