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Lori Tiller Embark Georgia
Tiller Speaks on College Access for Foster Children in Inside Higher Ed

by Jewel Caruso Lori Tiller (PhD 2022) was quoted in Inside Higher Ed discussing statewide student outreach programs.. Tiller is the co-director of Embark Georgia, an initiative housed in the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development.  The article, “Helping Former Foster Students Succeed” by Jessica Blake, explores the effect that experiencing foster care has on adolescent aspirations and access to higher education. The article…

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Buehrer Provides Accreditation Guidance as Part of Fulbright Specialist Program

by Jewel Caruso Danielle Buehrer (EdD, 2021) was selected to participate in the Fulbright Specialist Program where she served for two weeks during the summer 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire. Buehrer is currently the vice provost for institutional effectiveness at Mercer University and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).  During her time in Côte d'Ivoire, she assisted…

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EdD Alum Hicks Named Chief Human Resources Officer at UGA

by Jewel Caruso Juanita Hicks (EdD, 2018) is the new senior associate vice president and chief human resources officer for the University of Georgia. She started her new position on July 1, 2023.  In the news release, Ryan Nesbit, vice president for finance and administration, said, "Much has been done and much is in progress to help advance support to the university community, and I am confident that Juanita will provide the vision,…

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Fuchko Announced as New Interim President at Dalton State

by Jewel Caruso John Fuchko III (EdD 2019) was named as the new interim president at Dalton State College and started on June 1, 2023. In the news release, Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, said "Dr. Fuchko has outstanding experience as a campus leader and with the university system office, and will serve Dalton State and its students, faculty and staff well in the interim." Dalton State has an enrollment of around…

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McBee Researchers Collaborate for Chapter in New Book

by Jewel Caruso The American Educational Research Association (AERA) recently released the book, Volatility in State Spending for Higher Education edited by Jennifer A. Delaney. Two McBee faculty members, James C. Hearn and Erik Ness, collaborated with two alumni, Denisa Gándara and Paul Rubin, to write a chapter in this new book, titled “Political Volatility in State Commitment to College Completion Efforts.” This project was a product of the…

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Scholars with McBee Ties Study COVID-19’s Impact on State Funding of Higher Education

by Jewel Caruso Research by three McBee Institute PhD graduates and a former postdoctoral associate is published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. The article, titled "'One of the Weakest Budget Players in the State': State Funding of Higher Education at the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic" is a qualitative study of higher education appropriation decisions in two states. The authors, Denisa Gándara, Meredith S. Billings, Paul G…

Whatley Wins Research award
Whatley Wins NAFSA Innovative Research Award

by Jewel Caruso Melissa Whatley (PhD 2019) is the recipient of the 2023 TLS Innovative Research in International Education Award from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. This award is given to individuals whose research is applicable to international education and meets NAFSA's knowledge domains. Their research must also demonstrate an impact in the field of international education and addresses the innovative nature of the research.…

Jeff Stein
Stein Named 10th President of Mary Baldwin University

by Jewel Caruso Jeffrey P. Stein (EdD 2017) was recently named as the 10th president of Mary Baldwin University and will start July 1, 2023. Stein is a graduate of the executive education doctoral program at the McBee Institute. Through his 21 years at Elon University, he served as the vice president for strategic initiatives, an assistant professor of English, associate vice president, and chief of staff to the president, and secretary to the…

Graduates Sperng 2023
Spring Graduates 2023

Alexa Arndt (PhD 2023) served as a research assistant with the J. W. Fanning Institute. Her research interests include women in senior leadership roles within institutions of higher education. Arndt was also previously the president of the Higher Education Student Society (HESS). Brian Brookey (MEd 2023) serves as the Regional Director of Development for the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UGA. His research topics include…

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Mitchell Featured Guest on Forbes Books Audio

by Jewel Caruso John Mitchell, EdD 2011, was on the March 16 episode of The Forbes Books Podcast. With host Joe Pardavila, Mitchell discusses how the pandemic changed the world recruitment and talent management in this episode. Mitchell touches on how the possibility of a recession is causing companies to slow their hiring with the goal of not having to lay off many people in the future. To listen to Mitchell's full thoughts, visit the…
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