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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today, the percentage stands at nearly 33%, marking a significant but measured progress in the landscape of academic leadership. The initiatives impact, she notes, has been particularly evident in creating networks and support systems that help women navigate the complex path to leadership positions.

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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morris brings a deeply personal perspective to his leadership role, drawing from his experiences growing up in public housing and attending predominantly Black public schools in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, AERA has seen a remarkable transformation in its leadership diversity.

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UNCF's Desireé C. Boykin Awarded 2022 Vanguard Award from Higher Ed Leadership Foundation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Boykin has recently been awarded the Higher Education Leadership Foundation’s (HELF) 2022 Vanguard Award and inducted into its Sankofa Hall of Leadership. HELF recognizes those with notable leadership and influence on the continued excellence of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital. When I was a community college dean in California, I went to a leadership institute put on by the American Association of Community Colleges.

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Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr. Honored with Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The APLU award recognizes an individual whose career has been dedicated to the service and leadership of public and land-grant universities. APLU officials said that under Martin’s leadership, North Carolina A&T continued to grow its student enrollment, increasing from 10,613 to 13,885 students in 2023. Martin, Sr., Dr. Harold L.

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Basketball Legend Takes on Leadership Role at Sacramento State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Hornets, coming off a challenging 7-25 season and without an NCAA tournament appearance since joining Division I in 1991, stand to benefit tremendously from O'Neal's basketball acumen and leadership. O'Neal's previous connection to the region includes serving as a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings from 2013 to 2022.

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University of Florida Trustees Select Dr. Santa Ono as President Amid Conservative Opposition

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Ono, who has served as president of the University of Michigan since October 2022, must still receive confirmation from the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state university system. Ono brings extensive leadership experience across major research universities in the United States and Canada.