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Opposition Against Northwestern Stadium Renovation Grows Amid Hazing Scandal Fallout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amid a hazing scandal and the subsequent firing of Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald , some faculty, alumni, and investors are pushing back against the school’s plans for a $800 million renovation of its football stadium, CBS reported. But calls to delay are increasing. Former Northwestern football player Ramon Diaz Jr. –

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. That’s the most satisfactory point of the work we do.”

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President moves: A historic hire, a retirement and 1 leader on leave

University Business

Joining in 2005, she had previously served as the dean of Husson’s School of Education and is currently the senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, a position she’s held for the past 15 years. Coy-Ogan is quite familiar with Husson already. More from UB: Here are 3 ways U.S. Sun reports.

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When a college president is also a tech entrepreneur

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Adrian College president Jeff Docking has some innovative ideas for higher education leaders battling enrollment pressures and market forces. His dual capacity as president of Adrian and co-owner of Rize Education, however, has raised questions about a potential conflict of interest as use of the platform grows.

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mental health is synonymous with psychological wellness, a multidimensional construct involving satisfaction and balance among mind, body, and spirit (Myers & Sweeney, 2005). We urge higher education institutions to prioritize culture when implementing mental health programs and strategies. Dr. Tanya J.

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The Ongoing Fight for Diversity in Higher Ed

Higher Ed Connects: Diversity

Givens, Founder and CEO of The Center for Higher Education Leadership, and William Devine, Adjunct Professor of Law at Menlo College, take a look at the current state of diversity and affirmative action in higher education. Expanding multicultural philanthropy and alumni engagement.

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In Memoriam

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2024, the nation lost a number of individuals who were passionate for helping to ensure that higher education remained accessible and diverse. A Ford Foundation Fellow at Harvard University, she was the first African American elected to the Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Haydel Morial began her higher education at Xavier.