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Parnell Named President of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Parnell begins her term July 1, succeeding Dr. Kevin Kruger, who has held the post since 2012. From 2005 through 2012, she served as education policy analyst for the Florida Legislature. “Dr. Dr. Amelia Parnell “I am honored to serve in this new role and to support our members in their critical work,” said Parnell.

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Dr. Kristine Dillon Appointed Interim President of Whittier College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dillon – a Whittier Board member from 1994-2012 and chair of its Enrollment and Student Life Committee from 2002-2012 – rejoined the board earlier this year. Dillon holds a Ph.D. in economics of higher education from Claremont Graduate University, a master’s in education also from Claremont, and a B.A. in English from Whittier.

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Fuentes Earns the AAHHE Mildred García Founders' Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

David Fuentes Fuentes is associate dean in the College of Education at William Paterson University, where he began his career in higher education as an assistant professor of teacher education in 2012. He serves as co-director of the Center for Teaching Excellence.

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Jackson Makes SEC History with Head Baseball Coach Appointment

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In 2019, Jackson led the Southern Jaguars to winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 2019 – the team’s first SWAC championship since 2009 – and Southern's first 30-win season since 2012. This season, the Memphis Tigers finished 29-28, their first above-.500 500 record in six years.

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Alabama’s Coach Saban Retires with Historic Seven National Titles

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He led the Tide to nine SEC championships and won national titles in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2020. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne called Saban “one of the greatest coaches of all time, in any sport.” Saban led LSU to SEC championships in 2001 and 2003, when he won his first national title.

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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

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In addition to her service as AALS President, Testy served as a member of the AALS Executive Committee from 2012 to 2017 and on the Committee on Recruitment and Retention of Minority Law Teachers and Students from 2007 to 2009. She also chaired the planning committee for the AALS Workshop for New Law School Teachers in 2010.

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Abbot Mark Cooper, O.S.B. shares perspective on college future: DEI work, LGBTQ+dialogue, Church outreach, budget cuts, core curriculum - Jordan Tavares, St. Anselm Crier

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As he approaches the age of 75, Abbot Mark is required to submit his resignation as abbot, to which position he was elected in 2012. However, none may be more impactful than the incoming of a new abbot following Abbot Mark Cooper’s resignation. In recent years, there has been a greater emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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