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education1 year ago•5 min saved

Jonathan Alger Leaves JMU to Become President of American University

Jonathan Alger, the president of James Madison University (JMU), will be stepping down to become the president of American University in Washington, D.C., effective July 1, 2024. During his 12-year tenure at JMU, Alger has overseen significant growth and achievements, including elevating the university to national prominence, expanding academic programs, increasing diversity and inclusion efforts, and enhancing the university's financial standing. The JMU community will soon begin the process of selecting an acting president and initiating the search for the next university president.

via James Madison University|

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education2 years ago•6 min saved

"Jewish American University Students Allege Rampant Antisemitism in Federal Complaint"

Jewish students at American University in Washington D.C. have filed a federal complaint alleging "rampant and pervasive antisemitism" on campus, citing incidents of threats, vandalism, and discriminatory behavior. The complaint details how the university investigated the students for filming pro-Palestine vandals ripping down Israeli hostage posters, instead of addressing the antisemitic incidents. The university has responded, stating its commitment to supporting Jewish students and combating antisemitism, while the Department of Education's office for civil rights has been inundated with complaints about antisemitism on campuses across the country.

via Daily Mail|

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education2 years ago•5 min saved

Lessons in Resilience: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Advice to Law Graduates

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson gave a commencement speech at American University's Washington College of Law, where she shared three lessons drawn from her legal career and the reality TV show "Survivor." She urged graduates to make the most of the resources they have, know their strengths, and play the long game. Jackson, the first Black woman justice, also emphasized the importance of finding time for the things you love. The ceremony marked a joyful end to a degree program that had started for many on screens in their bedrooms and basements all over the world in 2020.

via The Washington Post|

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

George Mason hires Duane Simpkins as new assistant coach.

American University has named Duane Simpkins, a George Mason assistant coach, as their new head coach. Simpkins replaces Mike Brennan, who was let go earlier this week. Simpkins has deep ties to the area as a coach and player, having served as a high school coach and a star player at Maryland. He spent the past eight years at George Mason and helped lure top talent to the men's basketball program. American University has not reached the NCAA tournament since 2014.

via ESPN|

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