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

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Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution. However, financial difficulties continued to plague the institution under her leadership.

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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

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His tough and controversial leadership decisions, set against a backdrop of the university's retreat from diversity efforts, led to a 2023 investigation into the center's finances and culture. With Kendi's departure comes news that the center's charter was not renewed and is now set to close. For what it's worth, I share in this hope.

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The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc. Awards Scholarships to Two Doctoral Students

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has awarded doctoral students with its 2024 MCT Scholarship. Jayla Moody Marshall We are honored to present this scholarship to such exemplary recipients who embody our foundations mission. candidate in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Dr. Melvin C.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

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Carolyn Carter omen have made remarkable strides in leadership across various fields, forging pathways for mentorship, collaboration, and opportunity. By embracing their unique strengths, women are transforming leadership into a dynamic force for empowerment and systemic change.

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AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

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The leadership change comes at a critical moment for educational research in the United States, with the organization citing "challenges" and "threats" to scholarship and knowledge production. Janelle Scott in the announcement.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

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Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic barriers and emerging threats to educational equity. The virtual B.L.A.C. Attorney Raymond C.

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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

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Students who are only months away from becoming fully licensed teachers have suddenly lost scholarships and paid internships that made their career path possible. The letter was addressed to bipartisan leadership in Congress, including chairs and ranking members of key committees with jurisdiction over education funding.

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