Holmes-Leopold selected for leadership roles

RJ Holmes-Leopold, university gift officer, was elected to a two-year term on the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District V Cabinet, effective July 1, 2026.

The cabinet oversees awards, scholarships, regional conferences and member engagement across the Great Lakes District. This includes  Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin serving over 400 member institutions.

He was also selected as a Leadership Fellow for LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education and will attend the annual Leadership Institute in October.

Leadership Fellows have a background in the humanities or humanistic social sciences. They will also be matched with senior leaders for one-on-one mentoring.