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Dr. Kim Cassidy to Step Down as President of Bryn Mawr College in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An expert in psychology, she will return to being faculty in fall 2026 after a two-year sabbatical. During her tenure, Cassidy eliminated loans as part of the financial aid package for students with family incomes below $60,000; reduced loans for others; and led a $301 million fundraising campaign.

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Public Bailout Unlikely for Birmingham-Southern

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Birmingham-Southern is seeking state dollars in addition to its own fundraising efforts. The college aims to raise $200 million by May 2026. So far, donors have promised $45 million.