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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

when he steps down in summer 2026. The institution boasts an endowment of $4 billion and an alumni network exceeding 200,000 worldwide. Before his administrative career at Boston College, Butler worked in prison ministry and served as director of vocations for the former New England Province of Jesuits. "Jack" Butler, S.J.

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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.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DIVERSE : In addition to policymakers, faculty, and administrators, students play a major role in UNITE. We work with them directly, partnering with our National Alumni Council. In 2025, we'll see a more explicit focus on faculty engagement, picking up the student engagement onto the broader aspects of the platform in 2026.

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President moves: This Florida university has finally selected its next leader

University Business

John Butler, who has been involved with administrative leadership since 2010. He has also served on search committees for all senior administrator positions over the past 15 years. He will assume the role in summer 2026 once Boston College’s current president, William Leahy, steps down.

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President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

University Business

Ragland joined in 2002 as an administrative assistant for The Foundation, a nonprofit associated with Rend Lake College responsible for fundraising and endowment management. Duquesne University announced that President Ken Gormley will step down in July 2026. Lori Ragland – Rend Lake College (Ill.)

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Small College America – Profile: Hendrix College

Edu Alliance Journal

For the 2025-2026 academic year, the total cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room, and board, is $55,080. Weaknesses Cost of Attendance: The total direct cost for the 2025-2026 academic year is $55,080, which may pose a financial challenge for some students. Alumni LinkedIn data shows that the college has nearly 9,000 alums.