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Stich and Ness Co-Edit Special Issue of Peabody Journal of Education
Amy Stich, associate professor of higher education, and Erik Ness, professor and director of the McBee Institute, recently co-edited a special issue of The Peabody Journal of Education focused on the value of higher education. The issue builds on key takeaways from the McBee Institute’s 2025 Momentum and Barriers Symposium, which brought together experts from higher […]
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus D. Parker Young
The Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education is saddened to share the passing of D. Parker Young, professor emeritus of higher education, on October 12, 2026. Dr. Young joined the Institute of Higher Education in 1968 and taught the graduate course, Law and Higher Education, for over 30 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he was […]
Biljana Birač Joins the International Accreditation Council for Business Education as an Accreditation Specialist
Biljana Birač (PhD, 2026) recently joined the International Accrediation Council for Business Education (IACBE) as an Accreditation Specialist. In this role, Birač works closely with member institutions of the IACBE throughout the accreditation process, providing guidance on accreditation principles, conducting compliance reviews, facilitating site visits, and supporting continuous improvement. She also contributes to the development […]