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Scott Vignos Appointed VP and CDO at Oregon State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Scott Vignos Since September 2021, Vignos has been interim vice president and chief diversity officer, and this appointment solidifies his role there. Scott Vignos will become Oregon State University’s vice president and chief diversity officer, effective immediately.

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Opposition Against Northwestern Stadium Renovation Grows Amid Hazing Scandal Fallout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amid a hazing scandal and the subsequent firing of Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald , some faculty, alumni, and investors are pushing back against the school’s plans for a $800 million renovation of its football stadium, CBS reported. But calls to delay are increasing.

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Building Support for a Major

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pawan Dhingra first arrived on campus as a faculty member more than five years ago, conversations around wanting AAPI content were already being had, he says. The hate exhibited against Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Atlanta shootings of 2021 also added fuel to the fire, flaring Asian American issues into national ones.

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Despite Probation, Saint Augustine's University is Looking Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Christine McPhail, president of Saint Augustine's University, “Nobody wants probation, but I’m a seasoned administrator with multiple decades of experience in the area,” said McPhail. “Am 2021, when SAU was under a monitoring period by SACSCOC. On Giving Tuesday 2022, the National Alumni Association of SAU donated $10,000.

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Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson to Become President of San José State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education Hispanic serving institution (HSI) designation in 2016; received the Seal of Excelencia certification in 2021; created the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement; developed the Engineering Technology/Cyber Security Research Center; and established the Institute for Autism and Related Disorders. “It

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How do colleges hit record-level fundraising? It’s all about the alumni

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Two things: persistence and alumni. According to Mary Burke, vice president for institutional advancement at TU who has long stood on the frontlines of fundraising for much of her career, this achievement speaks true to Temple’s mission and the passion of its alumni. Yet the potential to connect with alumni continues to grow.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Action taken While there has been steady advancement over the past 40 years, the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has proven to be a seminal moment that has propelled student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to face issues of race and racism in college sports. They were making demands and holding administration’s feet to the fire.”

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