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Native American Representation in Finance Key to Sovereignty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Native American representation in the financial industry is critical to the sovereignty of tribes and their continued economic growth. The study urged industry leaders to start acquainting young Native Americans to financial career opportunities early on, well before they enter higher education.

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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

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Bolton comes to Columbia from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she serves as executive vice president of administration and finance and chief business officer. At Georgia Tech, she managed a $3.1 Columbia has been an educational and cultural anchor in Chicago for 135 years," Bolton said. "I

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Augusta Tech President Named Sole Finalist to Lead Savannah State University

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Alexander, previously the system's associate vice chancellor for finance, has maintained stability during the transition period while the search for a permanent leader proceeded. If confirmed, he would succeed current interim president Dr. Cynthia Robinson Alexander, who has led the institution since Ballard-Washington's departure.

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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

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His tough and controversial leadership decisions, set against a backdrop of the university's retreat from diversity efforts, led to a 2023 investigation into the center's finances and culture. The floor, maybe hardwood original to the structure, was either covered in cheap industrial carpet or a patchwork of small rugs.

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LEAH VANTERPOOL

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Leah Vanterpool has been named Vice President of Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the University of the Virgin Islands. Over the course of her career, Vanterpool has held numerous high-level positions in various industries, including health care, manufacturing, communications, energy, and government.

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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring

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“Our data indicate that decreases are largely tied to particular respondents, especially by industry,” says NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel. In the business sector, finance, insurance, and real estate organizations are planning a 14.5% decrease in hiring this year as opposed to their 16.7% increase last year. See Figure 2.)

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IBM Survey Reveals Low Awareness of STEM Opportunities

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Two-thirds of respondents said that they thought that STEM jobs across industries would increase over the next decade, and half said that they were interested in pursuing one. This is why we must raise awareness of the breadth of science and technology roles that exist across industries.” India, and Brazil.

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