Backlash over U. of Mississippi's chancellor hire; Alaska suspends consideration of contentious merger; a diverse campus starts at the top; and more.
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The university landed on its new leader through a hastily improvised process. One expert said such moves have become more common as governing boards grow emboldened. (PREMIUM)
Protesters were removed by police officers at a Friday news conference that was supposed to announce the University of Mississippi’s new chancellor. (PREMIUM)
Fewer than a fifth of college presidents are people of color. Ajay Nair, president of Arcadia University, explains why that’s unacceptable, and how he’s diversifying the leadership ranks at his own institution. (PREMIUM)
The liberal-arts institution in Connecticut was approached by potential Chinese partners who were particularly interested in its film program. And more news of global higher education.
Zipporah Osei was presented with the 2019 David W. Miller Award for Young Journalists.
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