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Faculty & Staff

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.

March 30, 2022

Dr. Gregory J. Vincent

Faculty & Staff

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.

March 29, 2022

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.

March 29, 2022

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.

March 28, 2022

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.

March 26, 2022

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

Faculty & Staff

Florida Legislature Ushers in a New Era for Tenured Faculty

The bill calls for many adjustments to higher education across the state of Florida.

March 24, 2022

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.

March 23, 2022

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.

March 21, 2022

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.

March 18, 2022

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).

March 16, 2022

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).

March 16, 2022

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

Faculty & Staff

Panel Explores Survival Strategies for Administrators of Color

Diverse webcast reflected on the unique burdens placed by institutions on people of color, and in particular, women of color.

March 15, 2022

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.

March 15, 2022

Dr. Barbara Bellefeuille, newly named president of Bethel University

Ithaca College Names Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish President

Ithaca College's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish president. Since August, Cornish had been serving as interim president.

March 15, 2022

Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish, Ithaca College's newly named 10th president

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Tina King Named President of San Diego College of Continuing Education

March 13, 2022

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons to Step Down as President of Prairie View A&M

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons—one of the nation’s most recognized college presidents—is stepping down as president of Prairie View A&M University.

March 12, 2022

Dr. Ruth J. Simmons

Dr. Richard J. Reddick Appointed Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies at UT

Dr. Richard J. Reddick has been appointed senior vice provost for curriculum and enrollment and dean of the school of undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin (UT).

March 11, 2022

Dr. Richard J. Reddick, newly appointed senior vice provost for curriculum and enrollment and dean of the school of undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

USC Names Dr. Shaun Harper University Professor

The University of Southern California (USC) has named leading racial equity expert Dr. Shaun Harper university professor.

March 11, 2022

Dr. Shaun Harper, university professor at USC, provost professor of management and organization at USC Marshall School of Business, and Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership at USC Rossier School of Education