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Dr. Sylvia TortiSylvia Torti has been named president of the College of the Atlantic. She served as dean of the Honors College at the University of Utah. Torti holds a B.A. from Earlham College and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences. #SYLVIA #TORTI #Diverse #Issues #Higher #Education
Dr. Edward Louis Hill Jr.Talladega College’s board of trustees has named Dr. Edward Louis Hill Jr. its interim president following the voluntary resignation of President Dr. Gregory J. Vincent. Vincent, a civil rights attorney, served as the college’s 21st president of Talladega. He said that he plans to return to the practice of law. Regarding…
Of all the cybersecurity dangers a college or university may face, perhaps the worst is complacency and the general inaction and inattentiveness it can lead to. But, with the average higher education data breach costing $3.7 million and ransomware attacks against institutions constantly on the rise, there’s little room for overconfidence — especially when it…
The Student Voting Campaign Brief provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions.A recently released brief offers resources to assist postsecondary education leaders in their efforts to promote civic education and engagement. The “Student Voting Campaign Brief” provides information to assist administrators at colleges and…
Dr. Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Dr. Karrie Dixon“Being a part of this incredible community of scholars, innovators and leaders on the sloping hills and verdant green is a dream come true,” said Dixon. “NCCU embodies grit, innovation, leadership, purpose and legacy, and I am committed to building…
Monique LenoirMonique Lenoir has been appointed vice president of branding, marketing, and communications at the United Negro College Fund. She served as UNCF’s national director of communications. LeNoir holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Howard University and a master’s in public communications from American University. #MONIQUE #LENOIR #Diverse #Issues #Higher #Education
Shawna YoungShawna Young has been named chief executive officer at Camelback Ventures. She held previous executive positions including at Scratch Foundation. Young holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Howard University, an MBA from MIT, and a master’s in science education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. #SHAWNA #YOUNG #Diverse #Issues #Higher…
Immigration is a top issue among voters ahead of the 2024 election season, according to professors at California State University, Northridge. Dr. Linda Alvarez, an associate professor of political science, and Dr. Axel Montepeque, an associate professor of modern and classical languages and literatures, noted that border security is increasingly a concern among voters as…
In a regulatory and market update issued to investors, IDP predicted that the size of the international education market will shrink by 20-25% over the next 12 months. The company remains bullish, however, that it is well positioned to further increase market share in the same period, as other companies face the same tough conditions….
The annual report, released in May 2024 by the Japan Student Services Organisation, recorded the first increase in international students in the four years since Japan lifted its stringent Covid restrictions. “The government’s efforts to restore the number of international students, which declined significantly due to the influence of Covid-19, are showing steady results,” Kuniko…