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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Louis, has been elected as the next president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Winn, who will serve in 2025-2026 before Morris assumes the presidency.

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Georgetown University's President to Step Down, Following Health Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He will hold the title of President Emeritus and will rejoin the faculty. With a deep commitment to academic excellence, research, student formation and its Jesuit and Catholic identity, Jack has helped to position Georgetown as a force for good in the world.” Dr. Robert M.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It brings together presidents, provosts, faculty, funders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address big questions facing HBCUs. DIVERSE : In addition to policymakers, faculty, and administrators, students play a major role in UNITE. Our fourth pillar is research and innovation. How do we reimagine current operating models?

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his sophomore year of college, Williams had begun to struggle academically and financially, but the leadership and faculty at Xavier gave him the opportunity to continue his education. Because of the dean leads, the vice provost, the team members working with me, we were able to do great things with faculty and faculty fellows.

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Jackson State Faculty Member Elected National President of Association of Teacher Educator

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Louis, Missouri, and Crystal City, Virginia, during the summer of 2025 and in March 2026. She presented her research on leadership and educational trends at national conferences, contributed to over 20 publications in national journals, encyclopedias, and books, and served on multiple boards and committees.

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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. Butler will spend the coming year preparing for the presidency, working to ensure a smooth transition when he assumes office in 2026. "Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions. Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P.

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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.