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FAMU Deploys Independent Investigation into Donation, Announces Interim VP for University Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university reported that Friday-Stroud and her fundraising team have raised $75.3 FAMU trustee Belvin Perry praised Friday-Stroud, who presided over record numbers in giving but previously expressed her desire to return to the School of Business and Industry full-time. million in cash and $10.7 million in pledges since July 1, 2020.

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Salovey to Step Down as President of Yale

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2016, he was criticized when Yale decided not to remove the name of John C. Ultimately, I plan to return to the Yale faculty, work on some long-delayed writing and research projects, and renew my love of teaching and working with students while continuing to help with fundraising,” he wrote. Calhoun—a former U.S.

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A Heart for People

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Monteblanco’s research became finely tuned when she moved to west Texas in 2016 to conduct post-doctoral research at the University of Texas, El Paso. Monteblanco worked closely with them, got to know them, invited them to heat safety training, and helped fundraise for their efforts. “I

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

University Business

Serving a nearly 1,000 student body, her focus as president of SVY will be on fundraising and investment opportunities, Deseret News reports. After assuming the presidency in 2016, one of Whitaker’s most notable actions was reaffirming the university’s accreditation. Frank Sánchez – Manhattanville College (N.Y.)

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Is this the first college closing announced in 2025?

University Business

million fundraising effort provided by over one thousand donations saved the school from closing last spring. The only public university on this list, enrollment at Maritime Academy has fallen by 31% since the 2016-17 academic year, Cal Matters reports. A record $1.5 The system will downsize to 22 universities.

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From coach to program coordinator to board member: Celebrating Callie’s long-haul dedication to College Possible

College Forward

As a program coordinator, I helped to bring a virtual advising initiative called CollegePoint (now facilitated through other organizations) to Portland in 2016 when that type of work was still very new. Throughout my time, I have been able to participate in several fundraisers and awareness-building events at local businesses.

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Iowa Wesleyan University announces closure

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Iowa Wesleyan University is closing, citing rising costs, shifting enrollment trends, declining fundraising and the governor’s rejection of a proposal for federal COVID-19 relief funds. Burlington College closed in 2016 , largely due to financial issues. ” in an incident captured on video.

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