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Thomas to Retire from Morehouse in 2025

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thomas took the helm as the 12th president at Morehouse in January 2018. He is credited with overseeing substantial infrastructure and record fundraising at Morehouse. "It in organizational behavior from Yale University.

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Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From 2012 to 2018, Meredith also carried out its largest fundraising campaign yet, raising more than $90 million. From the creation of advising and professional development programs to the construction and renovation of several campus facilities, Allen’s tenure has proven fruitful.

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President’s corner: How Eli Capilouto inspired a spate of gracious donations

University Business

billion fundraising goal , aided by contributions from over 162,000 donors across all 50 states and 50 countries. The flagship university partnered with Western Kentucky University in 2018 to develop a medical center in Bowling Green. As a result, the LEADS program has earned over $20 million in fundraising, says Capilouto.

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‘We are heartbroken’: Financial woes force Iowa Wesleyan to close its doors

University Business

The school faced a potential closure in 2018, but it was saved by fundraising and a $26.1 The school has produced notable alumnae, dating back to suffragist Arabella Mansfield, the country’s first female lawyer. A more recent alumna is Peggy Whitson, the first female commander of the International Space Station.

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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. It faced the threat of closure in 2018 and warned students and employees that it might not be able to continue.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

University Business

He has served at Nichols since 2006, mainly in positions that revolved around fundraising and advancement. She was elected to the Academy in 2018 in philosophy/religion and for her work in educational and academic leadership. Her most recent fundraising campaign has amassed $444 million of its $600 million goal.

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A small college is failing. Is a rich Canadian to blame?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Richard DeVos—Amway co-founder and father-in-law of former education secretary Betsy DeVos—donated millions to the small evangelical institution before his death in 2018. As fundraising fell far short of the goal , Chung stepped in with a $2 million loan.