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COREY JACKSON

COREY JACKSON has been named chief human resources officer for the University of California San Francisco and UCSF Health. Jackson previously served as executive vice president and chief talent officer for Parkland Health & Hospital Systems in Dallas, Texas. He holds a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law.

September 19, 2019

DANYELLE GREGORY

DANYELLE GREGORY has been named director of diversity, access, and inclusion at Muskingum University. She previously served as coordinator of pre-college programs at Ferris State University. Gregory holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Robert B. Miller College and a master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from Western Michigan University.

September 19, 2019

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CHARLISE ANDERSON

CHARLISE ANDERSON has been appointed director of assessment and accreditation at Tennessee State University. She was director of institutional research, effectiveness and assessment at Jarvis Christian College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Lane College, a master’s degree in instructional technology and education from St. Joseph’s University and a doctorate in higher and adult education from the University of Memphis.

September 19, 2019

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CASSANDRA B. JETER-BAILEY

CASSANDRA B. JETER-BAILEY has been appointed assistant dean for admission & financial aid at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She previously served as associate director of admission & financial aid at Capital University Law School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Howard University and she earned law and master of laws in business degrees from Capital University Law School.

September 19, 2019

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FLOYD HARDIN III

FLOYD HARDIN III has been named the senior officer of outreach, inclusion, and strategic partnerships at Rio Salado College. Hardin was executive director of youth programs and compliance for Georgia’s Department of Children and Family Services. Hardin holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and humanities studies fromMorehouse College, a master’s in educational psychology from Arizona State University, and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University.

September 19, 2019

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“Black 14” Received Apology from UW, 50 Years After Incident

In 1969, 14 Black football players at the University of Wyoming (UW) asked their coach for permission to protest a racist policy on campus. The coach’s response? The students were immediately terminated from the team. Shortly after the incident, students held protests demanding the team reinstate the players. However, in 1970, only three of the […]

September 18, 2019

Libertarian Think Tank Hosts Panel on Higher Education Act Renewal

Conservative authors discussed Higher Education Act renewal on a panel hosted by the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, on Capitol Hill.

September 18, 2019

JERRI A. HAYNES

JERRI A. HAYNES has been named dean of the College of Education at Tennessee State University. She previously served as associate professor and assistant dean of the College of Education at Fort Hays State University. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from Florida A&M University and she also holds an educational specialist degree and a doctoral degree in child and youth studies from Nova Southern University.

September 18, 2019

TAJA-NIA HENDERSON

TAJA-NIA HENDERSON has been appointed dean of the Rutgers University Graduate School. She had been serving as a professor at Rutgers Law School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dartmouth College, a law degree from the New York University School of Law, and a doctorate in American history from New York University.

September 18, 2019

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DONDE PLOWMAN

DONDE PLOWMAN has been appointed chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She previously served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Southern Methodist University, a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of North Texas and a doctorate in strategic management from the University of Texas at Austin.

September 18, 2019

LATONIA COLLINS SMITH

LATONIA COLLINS SMITH has been named interim provost at Harris-Stowe State University. Smith has been serving as assistant provost at Harris-Stowe since 2016. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Central Missouri, both a master’s degree in social work and a master’s in public health from Saint Louis University, and a doctorate in education from Maryville University of Saint Louis.

September 18, 2019

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JEANNINE DINGUS-EASON

JEANNINE DINGUS-EASON has been named dean of education at Rhode Island College. She previously served as professor and chair of the Ed.D. in Executive Leadership Program at St. John Fisher College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in secondary English education from the University of Rochester and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington.

September 18, 2019

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OLGA DAVIS

OLGA DAVIS has been appointed associate dean of the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University’s downtown Phoenix campus. She has been serving as a professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State and a research affiliate of the Mayo Clinic. Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Redlands, and master’s and doctoral degrees in communications studies from the University of Nebraska.

September 18, 2019

RODNEY PRIESTLEY

RODNEY PRIESTLEY has been appointed to the newly created position of vice dean for innovation at Princeton University, effective Feb. 3. He has been serving as professor of chemical and biological engineeringat Princeton. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Texas Tech University and a doctorate in chemical engineering from Northwestern University.

September 18, 2019

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MONIQUE L. AKASSI

MONIQUE L. AKASSI has been named assistant to the president and professor of English at Talladega College. She previously served as associate provost for faculty at Edward Waters College. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English & comparative literature from the University of Cincinnati, a master’s degree in English composition and rhetoric from Wright State University, and a doctorate in English composition and rhetoric from Morgan State University.

September 18, 2019

TIFFANY HAMILTON

TIFFANY HAMILTON has been named the first chief diversity officer at Pace University. Hamilton was formerly associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Westchester Community College. Hamilton holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

September 18, 2019

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LINDA STRONG-LEEK

LINDA STRONG-LEEK has been named provost of Berea College. She previously served as vice president for diversity and inclusion at Berea. Strong-Leek holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in English and educational administration from North Carolina Central University. She also holds a doctorate in English from Michigan State University.

September 18, 2019

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JULIE CROMER

JULIE CROMER has been appointed director of athletics at Ohio University. She is the first female to hold the position. She was formerly senior deputy athletics director at the University of Arkansas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications management from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University.

September 18, 2019