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BROOKE VICK

BROOKE VICK has been named associate provost for faculty and diversity initiatives at Muhlenberg College. She previously was a professor of psychology at Whitman College. Vick received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Colorado College and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

February 6, 2019

CHERYL GREEN

CHERYL GREEN has been named interim chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Green received a bachelor’s degree from Manchester University, a master’s degree and Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Southern Illinois University and has a National Incident Management System certificate from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Institute.

February 6, 2019

ANNE P. MASSEY

ANNE P. MASSEY has been appointed dean of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Prior to her new role, she served as professor and Ruth L. Nelson chair of Business at the Wisconsin School of business at the University of Wisconsin. Massey earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

February 6, 2019

KOFFI AKAKPO

KOFFI AKAKPO has been named president of Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Currently, he is vice president for business, administrative and student services at North Central State College. Akakpo received a master’s degree from the University of Lome, a Master of Business Administration from Ashland University and a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Toledo.

February 6, 2019

AMY B. MAGNUSON

AMY B. MAGNUSON has been named director of University Health Sciences at Florida State University (FSU). Most recently, Magnuson was director of the FSU Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness at the Health and Wellness Center. Magnuson received a bachelor’s degree, registered dietician certificate, master’s degree and Ph.D. all from FSU.

February 6, 2019

MARSHA POLLARD

MARSHA POLLARD has been appointed provost of Berkeley College. Prior to her new role, she served as interim vice president for academic affairs at the American International College. Pollard earned a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of Florida, a master of education from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from New York University.

February 6, 2019

University of Michigan students provide free health care at Livingston County clinic

February 6, 2019

Here’s Why You Always Feel Sicker at Night

February 6, 2019

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Hennepin Healthcare CEO Jon Pryor to resign

February 6, 2019

Kent State University, University Hospitals Partner to Address Nursing Shortage

In an effort to address the continuing nursing shortage in northeast Ohio, Kent State University and University Hospitals (UH) have partnered to create a new nursing education program that aims to increase the number of nurses with bachelor degree’s who enter the workforce each year. “University Hospitals is excited to enhance our existing relationship with […]

February 6, 2019

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Dr. Özlem Ersin Named Dean of College of Health and Human Services at EIU

Dr. Özlem Ersin has been named dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), effective July 1. Eastern provost and vice president of academic Dr. Jay Gatrell said that Ersin’s experience across the health sciences and human services field will be useful to the school as it focuses on […]

February 6, 2019

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Dr. Guy Nicolette Begins New Role as Assistant Vice Chancellor at UC Berkeley’s UHS

United Health Services (UHS) at UC Berkeley has hired Dr. Guy Nicolette as its new assistant vice chancellor. “These have been the best first two days at work,” Nicolette said. Prior to his new role, Nicolette served as the director of student health at the University of Florida (UF). He also was director of the […]

February 6, 2019

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A Global Health Researcher

Dr. Catherine Pirkle always enjoyed traveling and being in very diverse settings, so she was enthused after learning that she had been selected as a Fulbright Specialist by the J. William Fulbright Council for International Exchange of Scholars in spring 2017. The Fulbright Specialist Program sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as expert consultants […]

February 6, 2019

Early College Credit Linked to Success, Savings for Indiana Students

Recent data findings from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) underscore the academic and economic value of providing high school students with an opportunity to earn early college credit.

February 6, 2019

Dr. Cynthia V. Flores: Math Mentor

Growing up in the mostly immigrant community of Pico-Union in Los Angeles, Dr. Cynthia V. Flores was surrounded by those who had a strong work ethic and an “expressed value in education,” although many had not graduated from high school, let alone college.

February 6, 2019

Native Americans

Report Urges Increased College Support for ‘Invisible’ Native Students

Following the widely reported maltreatment of two indigenous students on a college campus visit last year, the American Indian College Fund initiated a collaborative project that has produced a study recommending ways to improve access, inclusion and equity for Native students seeking higher education.

February 5, 2019

Kent State University, University Hospitals Partner to Address Nursing Shortage

In an effort to address the continuing nursing shortage in northeast Ohio, Kent State University and University Hospitals (UH) have partnered to create a new nursing education program that aims to increase the number of nurses with bachelor degree’s who enter the workforce each year. “University Hospitals is excited to enhance our existing relationship with […]

February 5, 2019

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Denny’s Co. President/CEO Named Innovator-In-Residence at Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University has appointed John Miller, president and chief executive officer for Denny’s Corporation, as the first innovator-in-residence at the Mark and Shelly Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In addition to his new role, Miller is also the vice-chairman for the Wilberforce University Board of Trustees. Miller has over three decades of experience working […]

February 5, 2019