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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Louis, has been elected as the next president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Since then, AERA has seen a remarkable transformation in its leadership diversity.

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Education Research Groups Urge ED to Finalize Civil Rights Data Collection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Eleven leading education research organizations are pressing the U.S. Department of Education to immediately finalize the Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2025-26 school year, warning that delays could jeopardize a critical federal tool for monitoring educational equity.

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AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Chavous The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announced Monday that Dr. Tabbye M. Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J. At a time when support for high-quality research is key to advancing education in the U.S.

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California Community College Leader Urges Funding for Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program After Bill Stalls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Curry highlighted ongoing challenges facing Black students in higher education, noting that "Black students in the Compton Community College District service area—and across California—continue to be underrepresented in higher education."

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Education Researchers Sue to Save Institute of Education Sciences

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education researchers took legal action this week against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit to halt what they describe as the unlawful dismantling of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education. Levine, executive director of AERA.

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UC Regents Appoint James Milliken as System President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Milliken, current chancellor of the University of Texas system, as the 22nd president of the UC system, effective August 1, 2025. Drake announced last year his intention to step down in July 2025. The 68-year-old Nebraska native brings extensive leadership experience in public higher education.

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Former K-12 Teacher Voted AERA President-Elect

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Winn has been elected to a leadership post at the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Dr. Maisha T Winn The association announced that Winn will join the AERA Council as president-elect in 2024–2025, ahead of her presidency, which begins at the conclusion of the association’s 2025 annual meeting.

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