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Jackson “The 2024 AERA Fellows join an exceptional group of scholars, and we are thrilled to welcome them,” said AERA Executive Director Dr. Felice J. Nominated by their peers, the 2024 Fellows were selected by the Fellows Committee and approved by the AERA Council, the association’s elected governing body. Dr. Jerlando F.

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The selection concludes a secretive search process that began after former president Dr. Ben Sasse's abrupt resignation in July 2024. Ono brings extensive leadership experience across major research universities in the United States and Canada. He has also taught at Johns Hopkins, Harvard and University College London.

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Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, School of Education, Howard University Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: B.A., educational leadership and policy, University of Texas at Austin, College of Education Career mentors: Dr. Victor B. international business, Taylor University; M.A., Dr. Robert T.

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Her research focuses on identity development, anti-racist teacher and leadership preparation, culturally responsive pedagogy, critical literacies, and social justice. She was also recognized with the 2024 Early Career Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.

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Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,

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MARCH 28, 2024

I’m ready to share my unapologetic Freedom Dreaming thoughts, the full realization of unapologetic leadership, put into practice, in the name of student success. As I accept the Diverse: Issues In Higher Education’s 2024 Diverse Champions Award , I want to encourage us all to Freedom Dream.

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Members of the 2024 cohort were selected for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their communities. They represent 23 states and 11 countries in disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, math, humanities, social sciences, and the arts.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced its selection of 36 higher education professionals for the inaugural cohort of its Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI). The 2024 institute will consist of two cohorts. I am excited to be part of this new venture at AASCU.”

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MAY 4, 2025

The leadership transition occurred during a turbulent period for the university, which was simultaneously managing litigation related to the Dr. Robert Anderson sexual abuse scandal and implementing reforms to its sexual misconduct policies. If approved, Ono will replace former UF President Dr. Ben Sasse, who stepped down in July 2024.

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JULY 10, 2024

The diversity of the educator leadership workforce has not kept pace with the growing diversity of our classrooms, and this presents an array of challenges, including a lack of representation. Under President Wood-Garnett's leadership, I am excited to see how this organization and network will continue to expand in the upcoming years."

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Her employment was terminated on April 15, 2024, with the stated cause being insubordination and unprofessional and disrespectful conduct. After supporting discrimination complaints filed by two employees against King, Martinez Powless claims she faced increased retaliation.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

At Morgan State, despite achieving record-breaking total enrollment figures and becoming the nation's third-largest HBCU, the percentage of Black male students has dropped from 43% in 2015 to 37% in fall 2024. Morgan has long been a leader in providing access and opportunity for Black males seeking higher education," Wilson said.

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MARCH 13, 2024

The American Council on Education has announced its selection for the 2024 ACE Donna Shavlik Award. ACE plans to present the award during its 2024 ACE Women’s Leadership Dinner on March 20 in Washington, DC. Marjorie Hass “I am deeply honored to be recognized by ACE,” said Hass.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Achieving the Dream (ATD) has announced that eight ATD Network community college students were chosen as 2024 DREAM Scholars, including one Tribal College and University student, one student from a college within the South African Siyaphumelela Network, and one student from a Gateway to College program. Dr. Karen A.

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DECEMBER 7, 2024

has awarded doctoral students with its 2024 MCT Scholarship. candidate in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc. I am confident that the recipients will make an incredible mark on our student affairs profession.

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Launched in the Fall of 2024, GateWay Community Colleges highly anticipated RN-BSN program is an affordable option for prospective learners and current students looking for a stepping stone to further their education through our Maricopa Nursing programs. Rural areas, in particular, are feeling the strain on local healthcare.

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Lavariega Monforti, who has served as Interim Provost since Fall 2024, brings extensive academic leadership experience to the position, including previous roles as CSUCI's Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer. "Dr. Together, we will advance innovation, promote student success, and expand pathways to social mobility."

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JUNE 25, 2024

Esterberg The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced a new cohort of 35 higher education professionals taking part in its 2024 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Esterberg, an ELP executive sponsor and chancellor at the University of Washington Bothell. This year’s cohort will meet this week in Washington, D.C.,

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JUNE 3, 2024

Waded Cruzado has been named winner of the American Council on Education’s 2024 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award. Cruzado, who has served as president of Montana State since 2010, has a storied career in higher education leadership.

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APRIL 26, 2024

For these accomplishments, he is named the 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. He has always been about helping other people succeed, while also growing in his own realm,” says Cody Hendrickson, assistant director of athletics/ student-athlete leadership. Male Sports Scholar of the Year. “He

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JULY 2, 2024

will be honored with the 2024 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation, present by Fielding Graduate University at the Fielding convocation on July 10. Mason partnered with Rogers to offer the UDC-Fielding Urban Leadership and Entrepreneurship doctoral program, which launched in 2019 and graduated its first cohort in 2023. "We

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the upcoming 2024 election , more than 20,000 school board seats will be up for grabs, coinciding with the presidential race. For advocates committed to educational equity, the 2024 school board races present a crucial opportunity to address longstanding challenges in our public education system.

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MAY 28, 2025

At the University of Georgia, where Hu has served as provost since 2019, he has overseen substantial growth in research funding, with the university's research and development expenditures exceeding $620 million in 2024. university for research-to-market products, ranking first nationally in 2024.

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MAY 23, 2025

Gipson has served as interim president since August 2024. "We His career in higher education administration spans more than a decade, with previous leadership positions at Arkansas State University, the University of Texas at Austin, Wiley University, and Huston-Tillotson University.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Dr. Charlie Nelms As we stand at the dawn of the 2024 presidential election, I know firsthand the potential and persuasive power of Black voters and their allies in forging a path where no others have ever trod.

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MAY 3, 2023

Kim Cassidy Dr. Kim Cassidy will step down as president of Bryn Mawr College in June 2024, bringing to an end an 11-year tenure as the school’s leader, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. “I In 1993, Cassidy joined Bryn Mawr faculty at the women’s college and served as provost for six years.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Now, I’m looking forward to attending the Active Minds “Be the Change” Mental Health Conference in the summer of 2024, and I hope you’ll join me! I also found comfort in Ivy Henson’s presentation of leadership transition, as it gave me the tools to prepare for building my own Active Minds Chapter. And most importantly, have fun.

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AUGUST 4, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro The historically Black university is set to receive an additional $992,500 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to total state appropriations above $21.7 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will be a benefactor of an historic increase in basic education funding in the state. million for the year. billion.

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JULY 11, 2024

The summit’s opening session will feature education department officials and will recognize 2024's Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions. The Initiative aims to ensure that every student who wants a spot in a high-quality out-of-school time program has one.

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack The announcement was made by Secretary Tom Vilsack at the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum held late last week. Department of Agriculture has announced $5 million in grants to support Tribal students at land-grant colleges and universities through the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Program.

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APRIL 3, 2025

Princeton's president had previously criticized the Columbia funding cuts as "a radical threat to scholarly excellence and to America's leadership in research" in a March essay published in The Atlantic. The department indicated schools could face enforcement actions if they failed to address anti-Jewish bias on campus.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

People tend to be promoted based on time and deliverables far more often than they are elevated based on real leadership, thoughtfulness, or even impact. Indeed, while the scientific review process involves feedback, college administration and even teaching involves very little. To be blunt, this stunts our development as a sector.

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Holloway, who will succeed Dr. Mariko Silver (who departed in October 2024 to lead the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts), expressed his enthusiasm for the new role. He also launched the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics in November 2024, focusing on democratic engagement and civil discourse.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

Under Currys leadership, their efforts grew into a larger task force committed to addressing housing, food, and basic needs for the student body. Just last year, rapper Kendrick Lamar surprised 2024 Compton College graduating students as their graduation speaker. Our roles also gave us the conviction that we should.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is projecting that 2,000 students will benefit from this program during the 2024-25 academic year. Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” Dr. Gresham D.

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JULY 8, 2024

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and National Council of Negro Women — are doubling down on their endorsement of the Freedom to Learn campaign. 2, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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JULY 10, 2024

She also served as a member (2019-2024) and chair (in 2023) of the AAC&U Board of Directors among other leadership roles she has undertaken. Villarreal served as vice president for equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Utah, where she was also an instructor and assistant professor of history and ethnic studies.

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