Remove 2025 Remove Faculty Remove Leadership
article thumbnail

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. 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.

article thumbnail

A Legacy of Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That decision would prove pivotal, setting him on a trajectory that would span nearly five decades in community college leadership. Bumphus’s leadership was particularly tested during crises. What kept Bumphus in the community college sector was recognizing the opportunities it presented, particularly for leaders of color. “I

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

HBCU Leaders to Convene in Atlanta for UNITE 2025 Under Theme "Together We Lead"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than 1,300 HBCU leaders, faculty, students, and advocates will gather in Atlanta next week for UNITE 2025, the nation's most influential annual convening dedicated to advancing sustainability and excellence in historically Black colleges and universities.

article thumbnail

Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State's College of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Burrell-Craft, who will begin her tenure in Summer 2025, is the fourth generation in her family to be associated with Grambling, following her grandfather, parents, and brotherall alumni of the institution. "Dr. She was also recognized with the 2024 Early Career Award from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.

Education 274
article thumbnail

Law School Admission Council Names Sudha Setty as New President and CEO

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant leadership transition at one of legal education's key institutions, the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has appointed Sudha Setty as its new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Sudha has a compelling vision for LSAC and will inspire us all to even greater achievements," said Scheller.

article thumbnail

Siena Heights University to Close After 105 Years, Citing Financial Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Siena Heights University announced it will permanently close following the 2025-2026 academic year, marking the end of more than a century of Catholic higher education in Michigan. University leadership cited insurmountable financial pressures and operational challenges as driving factors behind the closure decision.

article thumbnail

How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2023, CUNY s Board of Trustees charged the Universitys leadership including myself to fix the transfer system. Truly universal transferability would require faculty buy-in and better digital tools. At the same time, faculty helped us navigate practical roadblocks.

Faculty 247