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California college employee who killed retired administrator is sentenced to life

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A California college employee who fatally stabbed his boss on campus in 2019 was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, prosecutors said Thursday. He attacked Steven Shek Keung Chan, a retired college administrator who had returned to work as a consultant, on Aug. Read more from NBC News.

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Jackson Makes SEC History with Head Baseball Coach Appointment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He also served in an administrative position in Major League Baseball. 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.

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Reports Indicate High Employment Among Law Class of 2023

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Adams noted that beginning with the Class of 2019, the percentage rose above 80% and has been steadily rising, but for a slight dip to 77.4% This dip was likely due to the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the legal market, cancelations and delays to bar admission exam administrations, and an approximately 1.4%

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Audit of Gallaudet University Shows Significant Administrative Salary Increases Amid Stagnant Academic Spending and Faculty Salaries

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new audit of Gallaudet University has shown that administrative salary rose by 107% ($11.3 million) since 2019. The evidence is clear that Gallaudet has very high and increasing administrative costs,” Bunsis writes about the private university that educates the deaf and hard of hearing.

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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Awarded 2022 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, dean of the University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Education, has been named the winner of the University Council for Educational Administration's (UCEA) 2022 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award. Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig The award – named after diversity and equity advocate Linda C.

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William Singer, Architect of College Admissions Scam Operation Varsity Blues, Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison

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William “Rick” Singer In March 2019, Singer – who cooperated with the investigation – pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., William “Rick” Singer, mastermind of college admissions scam Operation Varsity Blues, was sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison.

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Neg Reg 2019 Washington Update with Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed 025

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Neg Reg 2019 Washington Update Podcast with Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Tom Netting. Department of Education to alter rules developed during the Obama Administration. Federal legislators and policymakers continue to try to work through policy and legislative changes that will have significant impacts on higher education.