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Section: Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff
St. John's University Withdraws Recognition of Faculty Unions, Sparking Backlash
The announcement drew sharp condemnation from professors who say the move undermines workers' rights at an institution that prides itself on Catholic social teaching.
February 24, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Fordham Names Teachers College Leader as New Provost
Fordham University has appointed Dr. KerryAnn O'Meara as its next provost.
February 16, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Daniel Porterfield to Lead Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Porterfield will succeed Giuseppe "Seppy" Basili, who is retiring in June after eight years leading the organization.
February 11, 2026
From the Magazine
Dr. Sheena C. Howard Brings Academy to World of Comics
Dr. Sheena C. Howard, professor of communication in the Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Rider University, is not only known and respected in the world of academia. Her work, such as the book
Encyclopedia of Black Comics,
is appreciated by comic book and comic strip aficionados.
February 10, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Ernest Morrell, 54, Literacy Scholar Who Championed Education as Social Justice
Dr. Ernest Morrell, a pioneering literacy education scholar whose work positioned reading and writing as tools for social justice and civic empowerment, has died.
February 9, 2026
Faculty & Staff
USC Names Beong-Soo Kim as 13th President After Months as Interim Leader
Kim, who previously served as USC's senior vice president and general counsel, will immediately assume the permanent position following what trustees described as a highly competitive search process.
February 5, 2026
2026
Dr. Sarah L. Rodriguez: Closing Equity Gaps
Dr. Sarah L. Rodriguez is always looking for what has not yet been brought to light in relation to closing equity gaps for underrepresented students.
February 4, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Adjunct Faculty Comprise 40% of Higher Ed Workforce Yet Face Persistent Pay Gaps
The proportion of faculty working as adjuncts has remained steady at around 40% for the past decade.
February 4, 2026
From the Magazine
Dr. Susan D. Stuebner: Developing Innovative Learning Opportunities
Throughout her career in higher education, Dr. Susan D. Stuebner has remained focused on ensuring the accessibility and sustainability of private, regional, liberal arts colleges.
February 3, 2026
2026
Dr. Darolyn Flaggs: Building a Sense of Belonging
When Dr. Darolyn Flaggs was in her master’s program in math, she often found herself as the only African American woman in the room.
February 2, 2026
2026
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera: Charting a Path Toward Social Justice
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera identifies as a Puerto Rican woman and race-gender, higher education scholar an educator.
January 30, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Higher Ed Staff Embrace AI for Daily Work Despite Policy Gaps, New Survey Finds
Respondents say they use AI tools for work, but are unaware of policies or guidelines meant to guide such use.
January 29, 2026
Faculty & Staff
CSU Names University of Houston-Downtown President to Lead Long Beach Campus
Dr. Loren Blanchard will assume the presidency May 1, 2026, bringing 35 years of higher education experience to the role.
January 29, 2026
2026
Dr. Raquel Muñiz: Standing in the Gap
Dr. Raquel Muñiz, an associate professor at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College, recognized disparities in education even at a young age — while she was still a student growing up in the border town of Laredo, Texas.
January 29, 2026
2026
Dr. Jacqueline Barker: Championing Next-Generation Addiction Researchers
Dr. Jacqueline Barker has established herself as a leading voice in understanding how individual experiences and biology intersect to drive substance use disorders.
January 28, 2026
Awards/Honors
Dr. Jackie Jahn: At the Intersection of Science and Society
Dr. Jackie Jahn is an assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
January 27, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Columbia University Names Dr. Jennifer Mnookin as Next President
Columbia University has appointed Dr. Jennifer L. Mnookin, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as its next president.
January 26, 2026
2026
Dr. Tahnee Wilder: Fueling Innovation for Communication Specialists
Dr. Tahnee Wilder’s work in academia as a researcher and assistant professor is informed by her 15 years of experience as a clinician in the field of speech-language therapy and speech and language pathology.
January 26, 2026
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