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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders. The benefits are far-reaching."

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Brandeis University Names Dr. Arthur Levine Permanent President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Arthur Levine Brandeis University has officially appointed Dr. Arthur Levine as its permanent president, removing the interim designation he has held since November 2024 and extending his leadership through July 2027. Appointing him as president at this important time will help ensure that this vision is successfully put into action."

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Survey: FAFSA Delays Changed Composition of Fall 2024 Incoming Class

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The debacle surrounding the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) affected the incoming fall class at three-quarters of private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nation. That’s according to the results released by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).

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Louisiana Christian University Names Dr. Mark Johnson as 10th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Louisiana Christian University's Board of Trustees has elected Dr. Mark Johnson as the institution's 10th president. We believe God has graciously and wonderfully answered those prayers and blessed this labor."

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Morgan State University Partners with SEA Foundation in Landmark Educational Collaboration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Soccer icon and humanitarian Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor with Morgan State University President Dr. David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. The strategic alliance, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, promises to reshape global educational engagement while fostering entrepreneurship and leadership development.

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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than half of colleges that admit 25% or fewer applicants still provide advantages to alumni children. According to one study, Asian American applicants had 28% lower odds of attending elite schools than white applicants with similar academic and extracurricular qualifications.

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Academic Freedom Under Strain as One-Third of Faculty Report Growing Restrictions, National Survey Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The national survey, conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in partnership with the American Association of University Professors, found that 35% of faculty say they have less freedom to teach content without interference, while 36% report reduced freedom to speak as citizens.

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