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E.K. (EUN) PARK

E.K. (EUN) PARK has been named associate provost and dean of research and sponsored programs at North Carolina Central University. Park previously served as special assistant to the vice president for Research and the Graduate College at Kennesaw State University. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Illinois University and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

November 1, 2017

CLARENCE D. “CLAY” ARMBRISTER

CLARENCE D. “CLAY” ARMBRISTER has been named president at Johnson C. Smith University, effective January 1, 2018. He currently serves as the president of Girard College. Armbrister earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

November 1, 2017

LASANDRA ROBINSON

LASANDRA ROBINSON has been named director of admissions at Voorhees College. She previously served as an admissions officer at South Carolina State University. Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in school counseling from South Carolina State University.

November 1, 2017

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KIMBERLY WEATHERLY

KIMBERLY WEATHERLY has been named assistant dean and director of the Center for Student Diversity at the College of William & Mary. She was previously the director of multicultural affairs at Columbia College in Chicago. Weatherly earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, a master’s degree from Hampton University and a Ph.D. from Benedictine University.

November 1, 2017

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SHARON L. DAVIES

SHARON L. DAVIES has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Spelman College. She previously served as vice provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at The Ohio State University. Davies earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law.

November 1, 2017

REBEKAH WOODS

REBEKAH WOODS has been named president of Columbia Basin College. She previously served as provost at Jackson College in Michigan. Woods earned a bachelor’s degree from Albion College and a J.D. and Ph.D. in organizational leadership from Regent University.

November 1, 2017

YVETTE MURPHY-ERBY

YVETTE MURPHY-ERBY has been named vice provost for diversity and inclusion at the University of Arkansas. She was previously associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the School of Social Work at the institution. Murphy-Erby earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

November 1, 2017

STANLEY J. ELLIOTT

STANLEY J. ELLIOTT has been appointed president of Roanoke-Chowan Community College. He previously served as vice president of student affairs at Shaw University. Elliott earned a bachelor’s degree from Elizabeth City State University, a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University.

November 1, 2017

PATRICE L. DICKERSON

PATRICE L. DICKERSON has been named director of faculty diversity recruitment in the Office of Inclusion and Diversity at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She was previously assistant executive dean for strategic recruitment and diversity at The Ohio State University. Dickerson earned a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Michigan.

November 1, 2017

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STANLEY J. ELLIOTT

STANLEY J. ELLIOTT has been appointed president of Roanoke-Chowan Community College. He previously served as vice president of student affairs at Shaw University. Elliott earned a bachelor’s degree from Elizabeth City State University, a master’s degree from North Carolina Central University and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University.

November 1, 2017

FENIMORE FISHER

FENIMORE FISHER has been named vice provost for diversity and chief diversity officer at Johns Hopkins University. Fisher earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, a J.D. from Ohio Northern University and a labor mediation certification from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

November 1, 2017

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CONNIE L. BOOK

CONNIE L. BOOK has been appointed president of Elon University, effective March 1, 2018. She previously served as provost and dean of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. Book earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, a master’s degree from Northwestern State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia.

November 1, 2017

FENIMORE FISHER

FENIMORE FISHER has been named vice provost for diversity and chief diversity officer at Johns Hopkins University. Fisher earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University, a J.D. from Ohio Northern University and a labor mediation certification from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

November 1, 2017

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PAUL ATCHLEY

PAUL ATCHLEY has been appointed senior associate vice president and dean of undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida, effective January 2018. Atchley earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from California State University, Fresno, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside.

November 1, 2017

SAID SEWELL

SAID SEWELL has been named senior fellow at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). He is a former provost and vice president for academic affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri. Sewell earned a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College, a master’s degree from Texas Southern University and a Ph.D. from Clark Atlanta University.

November 1, 2017

Billionaire Gives $125M to University of Chicago Economic Department

CHICAGO — Billionaire businessman Ken Griffin is donating $125 million to the University of Chicago’s Department of Economics. The university announced Griffin’s gift Wednesday, saying it’s the second-largest in school history and brings his personal donations to the school to nearly $150 million. The school’s economics department, which boasts being associated with 29 scholars who […]

November 1, 2017

Norwich University Denies Negligence Prior to Reported Sex Assault

NORTHFIELD, Vt. — A private military college in Vermont is denying a student’s claim that it was negligent in its handling of three complaints against a cadet prior to his expulsion for a reported sexual assault. The Times Argus reports that Norwich University in Northfield is being sued in federal court by a former student […]

November 1, 2017

Charges Filed vs. Penn State Frat Over Unconscious Student

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Police have filed alcohol-related charges against a suspended Penn State fraternity after a student suspected of drinking there was found unconscious and hospitalized. The Centre Daily Times reports two misdemeanor counts of selling and furnishing liquor to a minor were filed against Delta Tau Delta on Monday. State College police found […]

November 1, 2017