Oxford International Education Group, UK. Brian Blake, president of George State University, has been appointed to Oxford International Education Group’s advisory board. His expertise will be invaluable as he joins other industry leaders in advising OIEG on its strategic direction in the region. With 26 years in academic faculty positions across the US, Dr. Blake brings extensive experience in teaching, research and administration to the position. In his current role, Brian leads one of the most ethnically and socioeconomically diverse research universities in the United States. His leadership spans 6 campuses and a community of nearly 53,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff members. Brian said of his new appointment: “With my own institution’s current strategic focus on enhancing our pathways and offering opportunities to students from all corners of the globe, serving in partnership on OIEG’s advisory board is ideal. I look forward to working alongside OIEG as they continue to forge pathways for student success throughout North America making education more accessible and institutions more diverse.”