After a tumultuous period of leadership changes at Jackson State University, Thomas Hudson was named the new president of the university on Thursday by the IHL.
2020 Legislative Session
‘It’s just disrespectful’: Gunn uses rare procedure to kill a bill that would abolish IHL board
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Democrats filed a bill, primarily authored Rep. Chris Bell, that would abolish the state’s 12-member college board and allow each of the state’s eight public universities to appoint their own board of trustees
2020 Legislative Session
After controversial Ole Miss chancellor search, powerful lawmaker aims to limit governor’s IHL appointment power
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Voters would have final say on amendment to state Constitution to change how appointments are enacted. Proposed measures would split the IHL appointment power between the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the house
Politics
The next governor will appoint at least four IHL trustees. Where do candidates Reeves and Hood stand?
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Mississippi’s next governor will appoint four new IHL board members in 2021. The Nov. 5 general election winner could, theoretically, appoint all 12 members of the board if re-elected to a second term.
Boyce, controversial pick for Ole Miss chancellor, addresses diversity, the Confederate monument, athletics and being an IHL pawn
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Dr. Glenn Boyce’s appointment to lead the University of Mississippi roiled students, faculty and alumni. In a one-on-one interview with Mississippi Today, Boyce addressed key challenges facing the school and beginning the process of unification
Government
IHL board announces Glenn Boyce as UM chancellor via email after protests spoil press conference
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With dozens of protesters, some with signs, positioned near the podium, university police announced the press conference was cancelled due to “safety concerns.” The IHL later released an email announcing the hire.
Government
Glenn Boyce appointed UM chancellor as IHL board cuts search process short
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The board voted on Thursday to appoint Boyce after conducting several interviews with other applicants, shortening their stated search process by several weeks and waiving vetting visits with university constituency groups.
Education
IHL, universities vow not to leave next legislative session empty handed
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No bond bill funds were appropriated during the 2017 legislative session for maintenance and construction projects at the eight public universities
Mississippi Roundup
IHL trustee Hooper heads Valley’s presidential search
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Institutes of Higher Learning board trustee Shane Hooper of Tupelo will lead the committee seeking a new president for Mississippi Valley State University. Board president C.D. Smith made the announcement Thursday. All board trustees will serve as members of the search committee. “I look forward to leading the search for the next president of Mississippi Valley State University,” said Hooper. “I look forward to hearing from the Valley family about their thoughts on the future of the university.”
Attorneys for Ole Miss, IHL seek to dismiss Houston Nutt lawsuit
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Motion claims only individuals can be sued, and federal court does not have jurisdiction over this dispute
Education
IHL prefers Valley’s president take JSU’s top job
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Dr. William Bynum meets Wednesday May 31 with Jackson State students, alumni, administration and supporters
IHL delays decision on JSU president
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Board was expected to announce preferred candidate in Thursday’s meeting
IHL service award renamed to honor Karen Cummins
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Annual diversity award program recognizes the late IHL trustee as well as university faculty and staff
IHL selects 33 members for JSU presidential search committee
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IHL announces a 33 member campus search advisory committee for JSU presidential search, all from cross-sections of the university
Mississippi Roundup
Lamar appointed to IHL seat
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Gov. Phil Bryant appoints retired state Supreme Court Justice Ann Lamar to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees for the Institutions of Higher Learning. Gov. Bryant made the announcement in a Facebook post Wednesday morning:
“I have appointed the Honorable Ann Lamar, retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi, to the IHL Board of Trustees. Her term will begin immediately and run through 2021.” “I look forward to working with Justice Lamar to advance the university system and the state,” said Dr. Glenn Boyce, Commissioner of Higher Education. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and many years of experience weighing decisions with thoughtful deliberation and careful consideration that will serve the Board well.”