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Dr. Ellen M. Granberg, George Washington University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Granberg has 11 years of prior experience leading large integrated software development teams in the telecommunications industry. She led, too, as the senior associate provost and associate provost for faculty affairs at Clemson University.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs. Sponsored research awards tripled and more than 325 tenure-track faculty members were hired.

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

University Business

Specifically, he oversaw increased diversity among his faculty and staff and created a new cabinet position overseeing DEI and belonging. Riverso, however, hails from a distinguished background in private industry, specifically in engineering and construction. million for technology upgrades. president. “It

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Armbrister Hangs Hat on Indelible Career at Johnson C. Smith University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Armbrister has continued to reach out to private industry to make companies aware of JCSU graduates as excellent job candidates and to know an investment in the university helps fuel more excellence in the workplace. million grant from NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) for technology. “It

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What would a second Trump administration mean for higher education? Summing up Project 2025 (Bryan Alexander)

Higher Education Inquirer

Additionally, the government would “require institutions, faculty, and fellowship recipients to certify that they intend to further the stated statutory goals of serving American interests,” although it’s unclear what that would mean in practice. 675) Faculty, staff, and students who rely on NOAA would lose out. prosperity.” (675)