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Chris V. Rey Appointed President of Barber-Scotia College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with the board of trustees, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders to bring this historic college back to prominence,” Rey said. “We Rey holds a B.S. in business administration, information systems from Walden University, and a J.D.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Evolution Liam Dacey, a 2004 graduate of University of Notre Dame (UND), one of the nation’s preeminent Catholic institutions, took steps to transfer after coming out his sophomore year, but changed his mind and instead became an advocate for LGBTQ visibility and acceptance on campus. The opposite is true for Leyva.

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Decorated Golf Coach Retires to Commence Support Role

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I think the thing that is the most meaningful to me has been the relationships that I've developed with our student athletes who are now our alumni, and many of our staff and coaches at UCLA,” explained Forsyth. She said she cares most about the bonds she built. “I It's just a phenomenal place to be.

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Creating Education Pathways for First Generation Students with Dr. Karen Haynes | Changing Higher Ed 024

The Change Leader, Inc.

Haynes began her presidency in 2004 when the institution had a student population of 7,000 and an alumni base of 13,000. Through her leadership, the campus grew to serve 17,000 students and now has approximately 45,000 alumni.

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Can students recover when campus closures dim their college prospects?

University Business

A campus closure can be a heartbreaking experience for students, alumni and college communities. Half of 467 institutions were two-year for-profit, private schools in the report’s sample of closures between 2004 and 2000. Abrupt shutdowns are far more likely to affect students at for-profit institutions.

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More colleges will likely face closure in 2023, experts say

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“We understand and share the heartbreak by our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Aberdeen community, and we will work closely with them to succeed through this transition,” Sister Mary Thomas, president of the Presentation Sisters Corporate Board, said in the statement.

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President moves: Hired, fired, retired and one unexpected loss after a 19-year tenure

University Business

Sister Candace Introcaso, having served La Roche University since 2004, died unexpectedly on Monday after the now-acting President Howard Ishiyama alerted the community that Introcaso’s health took an “unexpected turn” two hours prior. prayer service, Sister Candace entered eternal life,” the post read.