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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Sonya Christian Appointed First Woman and First South Asian Chancellor of California Community Colleges
Dr. Sonya Christian will become chancellor to lead California Community Colleges. She will be the first woman and the first person of South Asian heritage in the role.
February 24, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Colorado Bill Deducting Prison Time for Inmates Earning Academic Credentials Passes 61-1 in State House
A bill to incentivize Colorado prisoners to pursue higher education passed 61-1 in the state House of Representatives.
February 23, 2023
Campus Climate
University of Texas System Board of Regents Suspends DEI Policies, Puts Them Under Scrutiny
The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting DEI and asked leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent."
February 23, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Margaret Lo Appointed First Chief Sustainability Officer at Ball State University
Margaret Lo will become the first chief sustainability officer at Ball State University.
February 22, 2023
STEM
Regional Transportation Research Center Receives $3 Million in Federal Funding
Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium, a regional transportation research center led by the University of Washington, will receive $3 million in federal funding.
February 22, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Michael L. McFrazier Appointed Acting President at Prairie View A&M University After President Dr. Ruth Simmons's Early Resignation Decision
Dr. Michael L. McFrazier will become acting president at Prairie View A&M University.
February 21, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dies at 67
Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dr. Rebecca Blank died Feb. 17 from pancreatic cancer at age 67.
February 20, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Linda G. Mills Appointed First Woman President of NYU
Dr. Linda G. Mills will become the first woman president of NYU.
February 17, 2023
Leadership & Policy
The Biden Administration Used the Pandemic to Justify Loan Forgiveness. Some Say It Didn’t Need To.
Scholars and advocates say a different authority could hold up the program if the Supreme Court strikes it down
February 16, 2023
Health
UNCF, Steve Fund, and TMCF Partner for National Initiative to Support Mental Health at Black Colleges and Universities
UNCF, The Steve Fund, and TMCF are partnering for a national initiative to support mental health at Black colleges and universities.
February 16, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Javier Cevallos Recently Appointed President of the American Academic Leadership Institute
Dr. Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute.
February 15, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Ruth Simmons Announces Early Resignation as Prairie View A&M President After Disagreement with System Chancellor
Dr. Ruth Simmons, president of the Prairie View A&M University, will be stepping down at the end of the month, four months earlier than her expected resignation date on Jun. 1.
February 14, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Council of Graduate Schools Applauds Legislation to Extend and Expand Pell Grant
The Council of Graduate Schools is applauding legislation that would extend lifetime Pell Grant eligibility from 12 to 16 semesters and allow students to use remaining Pell Grant eligibility towards a first graduate degree.
February 13, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Abbott Voices Support for Barring Collegiate-Level Transgender Athletes from Competing on Gender-Matching Teams
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would support legislation barring collegiate-level transgender student athletes from competing on teams matching their gender.
February 13, 2023
Leadership & Policy
College Board Admits Mistakes in AP African American Studies Release and Condemns Florida Administration
The College Board has admitted almost two weeks after publishing a revised AP African American Studies course framework that it made mistakes in the course’s roll out and condemned the actions and rhetoric of Florida officials surrounding the matter.
February 13, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Democratic Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Extend and Expand Lifetime Pell Grant Eligibility
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing a bill to increase lifetime Pell Grant eligibility and expand Pell Grant eligibility to graduate programs.
February 10, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Report: Georgia’s HBCUs Could Be Made Even Stronger with State Support
With state support, Georgia’s HBCUs could be made into even stronger centers of education and economic opportunity, according to a recent report.
February 10, 2023
Leadership & Policy
National Black Justice Coalition Calls for College Board CEO to Resign
The National Black Justice Coalition is calling for the resignation of College Board CEO David Coleman after it was reported that College Board met with Florida officials before releasing revisions to its AP African American Studies course.
February 10, 2023
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