During President Weiner’s tenure, Menlo College has achieved remarkable growth and recognition: raised more than $28 million to construct John Arrillaga Hall, a state-of-the-art, 288-bed residential facility on campus; secured a $2.5 million gift to establish a Public Speaking Center, advancing students’ communication and leadership skills; recognized by the U.S. government as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander

Dr. David DeWitt is a biomedical scientist with over 25 years of higher education experience including 9 years chairing the department of biology and chemistry at Liberty University prior to joining CIU (Columbia International University). Dr. DeWitt earned his PhD in Neurosciences from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Michigan State University. He has received research grants from the Natio

This week, the Freethinking Higher Education podcast continues its series of campus leaders with Dr. Carrie White, the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Belmont College in eastern Ohio. During the interview, Dr. White details the college's strategies in meeting the economic needs of the region with great success. Dr. White joined Belmont College as the Dean of Faculty in the Spring of 2024 and promoted to Vice President of Academic Affairs and CAO in 2025. Having over 20