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Legal Affairs search seeks new vice chancellor A search committee has been appointed to identify candidates to serve as the next vice chancellor for legal affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Raymond Taffora, UW–Madison’s vice chancellor for legal affairs, announced in January that he plans to retire later this summer. Taffora was appointed by Chancellor Rebecca Blank in September 2013. The search committee is being chaired by Mark Sidel, Doyle-Bascom professor of law and public affairs in the UW Law School. “The committee looks forward to finding superb candidates for thi...

IOWA CITY — Iowa’s public universities for years have touted the billions they bring to the state through research and innovation; student, visitor and alumni spending; new jobs; and inbound migration — citing those boons in seeking improved state support. But the Legislature has continued to cut appropriations and, with campus leaders again re-upping pleas for more money, GOP lawmakers this session are seeking more evidence and oversight of the Board of Regents’ boasts through proposed legislation. One proposal would require university faculty to “conspicuously” disclose sponso...

Dr. John Sutherlin named ULM Chief Innovation and Research Officer facebook like button Published Feb. 8, 2021 University of Louisiana Monroe President Ronald Berry, D.B.A., announces the appointment of John W. Sutherlin, Ph.D., as Chief Innovation and Research Officer (CIRO).     Sutherlin, a Professor of Political Science in the College of Business and Social Sciences, served as Director of ULM’s Office of Sponsored Programs and Research for three years. He developed the first licensing agreement for a ULM invention that continues ...

Central Maine business briefs: Rangeley Lakes Chamber announces 2021 Board of Directors People & Places: Kennebec Valley Council of Governments names new executive director. Share The 2021 Executive Board from left includes Sue Damm, secretary; Ken McDavitt, member at large; Joanne Dunlap, president; Margie Jamison, vice president; and Linda Dexter, treasurer. Contributed photo The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Jan. 27. The meeting was conducted via Zoom because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the meeting Margery Jamison announced the annual election results. Joann...

News No Comments The year 2020 was a year unlike any other, where the University of Arkansas at Little Rock faced major challenges that included a global pandemic that has redefined the education landscape.  “Throughout the year, we faced all of these challenges with determination and unprecedented levels of collaboration and collegiality no matter how exhausted we were,” Chancellor Christina Drale said during the Jan. 28 Board of Trustees meeting for the University of Arkansas. “That’s not to say there weren’t disagreements, but we rose above all of that to get the job done and I...