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Leadership & Policy

Maryland Regents Host Hearing on University Merger

A committee studying a merger of the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore heard Friday from state and city leaders and community members, including many who were opposed to the idea.

Leadership & Policy

New Association Aims to Support Asian-American and Pacific Islander–Serving Schools

The Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Colleges and Universities has formed to support the mission of Asian-American and Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions in the U.S.

Univision Calls Latinos to Action with “Educate Yourself, the Moment Is Now” Campaign

On Oct. 16, Univision Networks kicked off, “Edúcate, Es el Momento” (Educate Yourself, The Moment Is Now), a seven-day multiplatform initiative to promote Hispanic educational attainment.

Leadership & Policy

Rx for Success: Xavier Ranks Among the Top Producers of Black Students Accepted by Medical School

With growing minority health needs across the state and in the Delta, compounded by Katrina, Xavier University president Norman Francis announced that the school in 2012 will begin offering undergraduate degrees in public health.

Leadership & Policy

College Administrators Convene for U.S.-India Higher Education Summit

Speakers emphasized the need for American institutions of higher learning interested in developing bonds with Indian institutions to make a commitment to build strong relationships over time instead of tentative ones.

Texas University Breaking Ties With Community College

University of Texas at Brownsville to part ways with Texas Southmost College, ending unusual 20-year partnership.

Leadership & Policy

Houston Community College Trustee’s Ethics Reform Quest Bears Fruit

Mary Ann Perez has made an undeniable impact as a member of Houston Community College’s Board of Trustees.

Leadership & Policy

Record Number of Foreign Students Enroll at Oregon Schools

Oregon’s seven universities expect the largest number of international students ever when classes begin this week.

Faculty & Staff

Proven Leader Takes the Helm at Emerson College

Harvard-educated scholar of English and poetry, Dr. M. Lee Pelton puts a prominent face on changes that are under way at Boston’s Emerson College.

Brooklyn College Faculty Condemn NYC Police Spying

Reports say the CIA helped the NYPD set up a unit to monitor mosques, cafes and restaurants frequented by Muslims and placed undercover officers in student groups to listen to discussions.

Leadership & Policy

Embattled Vice Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay To Step Down

The search for Tom Maki’s replacement will be launched within the next two weeks, UWGB Chancellor Tom Harden said.

Leadership & Policy

Brown University President Ruth Simmons Stepping Down

After leaving her position in 2012, Simmons plans to return to Brown to continue teaching as a professor of comparative literature and Africana studies.

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