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Shantay Bolton Named President of Columbia College Chicago

Dr. Bolton is slated to become Columbia College Chicago's first woman of color president on July 1. She has extensive experience in higher education administration, including key leadership positions with Georgia Tech, Washington University, and Tulane University.

Arrick Jackson Appointed Chancellor of Indiana University Northwest

“As chancellor, I look forward to building upon IU Northwest’s strong foundation while charting an exciting course forward with all the vibrant communities of Northwest Indiana. I am eager to begin this journey and meet the remarkable individuals who make IU Northwest special," said Dr. Jackson, who is slated to begin his new role on July 1.

Kevin Howell Appointed Chancellor of North Carolina State University

An alumnus and former student body president at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Howell is slated to become the university's next chancellor on May 5. He has held several leadership roles at the university and at the University of North Carolina.

Black American Educator Named President of the University of the Bahamas

Robert Blaine III is slated to become the next president of the University of Bahamas on July 1. With a background in both the public sector and academia, he previously held leadership roles with two HBCUs in Mississippi.

Jonathan McElderry Appointed President of ACPA-College Student Educators International

ACPA - College Student Educators International is a professional organization dedicated to advancing student affairs and engaging college students. Dr. McElderry, dean of student inclusive excellence at Elon University, will lead the association for one year.

Ron Patterson Appointed President of Murray State University

Dr. Patterson comes to his new role from Chadron State College in Nebraska, where he serves as the institution's twelfth president. His background includes over two decades of administrative experience in higher education.

Robert Scott Named President of Albany State University

With a background in both industry and academic research, Dr. Scott currently serves as vice president of research and development at The Kraft Heinz Co. He also has experience with historically Black institutions, previously teaching at Norfolk State University in Virginia and Spelman College in Atlanta.

Virginia Military Institute Board Ousts School’s First Black Superintendent

By a vote of 10 to 6 the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors has decided not to extend the contract of Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, the institute's first Black superintendent.

Mark Johnson Named the Tenth President of Louisiana Christian University

Dr. Johnson comes to his new role from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is an assistant professor of evangelism and pastoral ministries and director of the doctor of ministry division.

Alvin Washington Appointed Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center

Professor Washington has been a faculty member with Southern University Law Center for over two decades. He is an expert in conflict resolution and has mediated hundreds of cases at the federal, state, and local level.

Two Black Men Selected for Dean Appointments at Texas Southern University

Mark Weatherspoon will lead Texas Southern University's College of Science, Engineering, and Technology and Gilbert Rochon will lead the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs.

Adrian West Assumes the Presidency of the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals

Adrian West, vice president for student affairs at historically Black Voorhees University in South Carolina, is the new president of the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals. The organization primarily supports HBCUs by sponsoring professional development initiatives to both administrators and students.

The Education Department Takes Aim at Colleges’ Diversity and Inclusion Programs

The acting assistant secretary for civil rights at the United States Department of Education, warned colleges and universities that they risked losing federal funding if they continued to use race as a factor in a wide range of programs.

Thierno Thiam Named Provost of Tuskegee University in Alabama

Dr. Thiam previously spent several years with Tuskegee University, serving in both academic and administrative capacities. Most recently, he served as the chief academic officer for Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina.

Penn State’s Danielle Conway Appointed President-Elect of the Association of American Law Schools

Professor Conway has led Penn State's law school for the past six years. Her decades of experience in law school leadership includes academic appointments at the University of Maine and the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.

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