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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. Winn, who will serve in 2025-2026 before Morris assumes the presidency. Louis, has been elected as the next president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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During her tenure, she championed diversity initiatives for both faculty and students, working to address historical representation gaps at the college. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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

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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. Faculty and staff will receive transition assistance as the institution winds down operations over the coming year. Palmer, the university's president.

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Illuminating Asian American Narratives in Literature and Academia

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In fact, I did not take my first Asian American literature course until my senior year when the department finally hired two new faculty members who specialized in that field. Empire, which will be published by University of Minnesota Press in Spring 2026. Asian American literature was a huge gap in the curriculum, Tran recalls.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

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It brings together presidents, provosts, faculty, funders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address big questions facing HBCUs. DIVERSE : In addition to policymakers, faculty, and administrators, students play a major role in UNITE. At the end of the day, UNITE isn't just a conference; it's a movement.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Because of the dean leads, the vice provost, the team members working with me, we were able to do great things with faculty and faculty fellows.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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when he steps down in summer 2026. Butler will spend the coming year preparing for the presidency, working to ensure a smooth transition when he assumes office in 2026. "Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions. Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P.