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In Memoriam: Jeri W. Dunkin, 1944-2025

An advocate for rural health nursing, Jeri Dunkin spent over a decade as the Saxon Endowed Chair of Nursing at the University of Alabama.

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Presents Its Highest Honor to Jennifer West

Dr. West, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia, has spent the past three decades developing nanomedicine technologies to address unmet medical needs.

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Announces New President

The NASFAA is dedicated to supporting financial aid professionals at colleges throughout the country. Melanie Storey, director of policy implementation and oversight for federal student aid at the Department of Education, is set to assume the NASFAA presidency on May 1.

Laura Crawley Appointed President of Bethany College in Kansas

"I am truly excited and honored to join the Bethany College community," said Dr. Crawley. "The college's strong values of faith, service, and academic excellence deeply resonate with my commitment to supporting students and fostering growth."

In Memoriam: Paulina Stark, 1936-2025

An internationally recognized soprano vocalist, Professor Stark taught in the department of music and dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for 20 years.

In Memoriam: Joan Rea, 1929-2025

For over three decades, Dr. Rea served as a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Rice University in Houston. She was a scholar of Latin American literature and culture.

Waded Cruzado Selected to Lead the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

Following her retirement as president of Montana State University at the end of this academic year, Dr. Cruzado will step in as president of the APLU, an organization dedicated to supporting public and land-grant institutions across North America.

In Memoriam: Kelly Quin, 1969-2024

Quin was a staff member at Rice University in Houston, Texas, for more than three decades. She most recently served as assistant vice president of campaign and constituent strategy.

In Memoriam: Martha May Tevis

A scholar of the history and philosophy of education, Martha May Tevis taught at what is now the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for five decades.

Kristi Kirk Named First Woman President of Concordia University Texas

“At Concordia University Texas, we believe anyone deserves the opportunity to attain a higher education, and it has been my mission to fulfill this vision while reinforcing a culture that welcomes and values every student,” said Dr. Kirk.

In Memoriam: Christine Capetola, 1987-2024

For the past three years, Dr. Capetola served on the faculty of the department of African American studies at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Capetola's work centered around the intersections of queer, Black, sound, affect, and performance studies.

Beverly Henry Wheeler Receives National Award Named in Her Honor for Lifetime Achievement in College Admissions

The National Association for College Admissions Counseling has named its inaugural lifetime achievement award after Beverly Henry Wheeler, interim director of admission at Hendrix College. She is honored for her contributions to advancing equity in college admissions.