Julian Vasquez Heilig
@professorjvh.bsky.social
@EducationWeek Top 200 Scholar 2014-2024 | @UMichEducation Distinguished Alum | @KYColonels | @CrainsGR Notable Black Leader | @ViveMichigan Top 25 Most Influential Latinos in Michigan
There are moments in American history when silence becomes complicity, and higher education is standing in one of those moments right now. Educators are being monitored, pressured, and sometimes punished for speaking truths that institutions find uncomfortable.
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
There are moments in American history when silence becomes complicity, and higher education is standing in one of those moments right now. Educators are being monitored, pressured, and sometimes punished for speaking truths that institutions find uncomfortable.
I’m honored to endorse Dr. Pamela Pugh for State Senate in Michigan’s 35th District.
More than 50 elected officials, faith leaders, educators, and community advocates—including 10 state-elected education leaders—are standing with Dr. Pugh.
More than 50 elected officials, faith leaders, educators, and community advocates—including 10 state-elected education leaders—are standing with Dr. Pugh.
September 13, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I’m honored to endorse Dr. Pamela Pugh for State Senate in Michigan’s 35th District.
More than 50 elected officials, faith leaders, educators, and community advocates—including 10 state-elected education leaders—are standing with Dr. Pugh.
More than 50 elected officials, faith leaders, educators, and community advocates—including 10 state-elected education leaders—are standing with Dr. Pugh.
Santa Barbara Unified teachers and staff — I’m on my way to join you this Friday to help open the school year! I’m excited to meet you, to hear your stories, and to stand alongside you as we lift up the voices of our children.
This year, let’s keep our shared commitment front and center!
This year, let’s keep our shared commitment front and center!
August 14, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Santa Barbara Unified teachers and staff — I’m on my way to join you this Friday to help open the school year! I’m excited to meet you, to hear your stories, and to stand alongside you as we lift up the voices of our children.
This year, let’s keep our shared commitment front and center!
This year, let’s keep our shared commitment front and center!
Sharing that our manuscript “Higher Education in Crisis” has been accepted for the Second International Handbook of Educational Leadership and Social (In)Justice from Springer. We examine how universities handled the 2024 Gaza protest movement, highlighting leaders who failed their communities
August 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Sharing that our manuscript “Higher Education in Crisis” has been accepted for the Second International Handbook of Educational Leadership and Social (In)Justice from Springer. We examine how universities handled the 2024 Gaza protest movement, highlighting leaders who failed their communities
Join me on August 8, 2025 for the Not Like Us Conference.
In this moment of political pressure, I’ll be speaking from the heart about what it means to lead, to resist, and to stay grounded in truth when the world tries to silence you.
🔗 Register by visiting www.cbceconference.info
In this moment of political pressure, I’ll be speaking from the heart about what it means to lead, to resist, and to stay grounded in truth when the world tries to silence you.
🔗 Register by visiting www.cbceconference.info
August 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Join me on August 8, 2025 for the Not Like Us Conference.
In this moment of political pressure, I’ll be speaking from the heart about what it means to lead, to resist, and to stay grounded in truth when the world tries to silence you.
🔗 Register by visiting www.cbceconference.info
In this moment of political pressure, I’ll be speaking from the heart about what it means to lead, to resist, and to stay grounded in truth when the world tries to silence you.
🔗 Register by visiting www.cbceconference.info
Heard about Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s passing. I met him at the NEA gala 6 years ago after tweeting him about which tux to wear. I ended up buying a white one last minute. When we met, he said, “That wasn’t one of the ones you sent me.” I was stunned—he’d seen it.
RIP Malcolm. real, unforgettable.
RIP Malcolm. real, unforgettable.
July 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Heard about Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s passing. I met him at the NEA gala 6 years ago after tweeting him about which tux to wear. I ended up buying a white one last minute. When we met, he said, “That wasn’t one of the ones you sent me.” I was stunned—he’d seen it.
RIP Malcolm. real, unforgettable.
RIP Malcolm. real, unforgettable.
🚨 NEW in Diverse Issues in Higher Education 🚨
In my latest piece, I argue that it’s time to stop hiring caretakers and start demanding courage. Presidents and chancellors must be more than managers..
www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti...
In my latest piece, I argue that it’s time to stop hiring caretakers and start demanding courage. Presidents and chancellors must be more than managers..
www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti...
July 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🚨 NEW in Diverse Issues in Higher Education 🚨
In my latest piece, I argue that it’s time to stop hiring caretakers and start demanding courage. Presidents and chancellors must be more than managers..
www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti...
In my latest piece, I argue that it’s time to stop hiring caretakers and start demanding courage. Presidents and chancellors must be more than managers..
www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti...
Title this photo of Trump at Florida “detention” camp.
July 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Title this photo of Trump at Florida “detention” camp.
NBC News more than a decade ago. Where did this youth go?! Probably hanging out with my reasonable blood pressure and hairline. 😂🎤 #Throwback #GlowDownOrJustWisdom?
June 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NBC News more than a decade ago. Where did this youth go?! Probably hanging out with my reasonable blood pressure and hairline. 😂🎤 #Throwback #GlowDownOrJustWisdom?
At the CRSEA Conference today at Wayne State’s College of Education—always energizing to be in community grounded in Critical Race Theory. Honored to witness Dr. Cheryl Matias receive yet another well-earned award for her unapologetic brilliance. #CRSEA2025 #CRT #EducationJustice
May 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
At the CRSEA Conference today at Wayne State’s College of Education—always energizing to be in community grounded in Critical Race Theory. Honored to witness Dr. Cheryl Matias receive yet another well-earned award for her unapologetic brilliance. #CRSEA2025 #CRT #EducationJustice
Wandered out onto the edge of the world today — the spit in Port Angeles. Wind in my face, driftwood at my feet, and the Sound stretching endlessly ahead. One of those places that humbles you with its quiet power. Just water, sky, and the rhythm of the tide reminding you to slow down.
May 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Wandered out onto the edge of the world today — the spit in Port Angeles. Wind in my face, driftwood at my feet, and the Sound stretching endlessly ahead. One of those places that humbles you with its quiet power. Just water, sky, and the rhythm of the tide reminding you to slow down.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Watching warrior dance in Denver’s Plaza La Raza: “Be a warrior. Make sure you are prepared. For whatever comes. A whatever it takes warrior.”
April 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Watching warrior dance in Denver’s Plaza La Raza: “Be a warrior. Make sure you are prepared. For whatever comes. A whatever it takes warrior.”
Honored to spend time with the WMU Black Faculty and Staff Council at the community spring luncheon. Grateful to be part of a collective that uplifts, supports, and drives equity, excellence, and inclusion across campus. #BFSC #WMU #BlackExcellence #CommunityMatters
April 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Honored to spend time with the WMU Black Faculty and Staff Council at the community spring luncheon. Grateful to be part of a collective that uplifts, supports, and drives equity, excellence, and inclusion across campus. #BFSC #WMU #BlackExcellence #CommunityMatters
Thoughts in Chile’s El Mercurio today: These actions are not just policy shifts; they are calculated political maneuvers rooted in ideology.
April 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Thoughts in Chile’s El Mercurio today: These actions are not just policy shifts; they are calculated political maneuvers rooted in ideology.
Join us tonight for the show!!!!
April 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us tonight for the show!!!!
I sat at center ice and witnessed history.
Western Michigan won its first-ever NCAA hockey national championship.
6–2 over BU. Sixty years since our last natty in any sport.
Tonight wasn’t just a game—it was a legacy born.
I’ll never forget it.
#BroncosReign #FrozenFour #KalamazooForever
Western Michigan won its first-ever NCAA hockey national championship.
6–2 over BU. Sixty years since our last natty in any sport.
Tonight wasn’t just a game—it was a legacy born.
I’ll never forget it.
#BroncosReign #FrozenFour #KalamazooForever
April 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I sat at center ice and witnessed history.
Western Michigan won its first-ever NCAA hockey national championship.
6–2 over BU. Sixty years since our last natty in any sport.
Tonight wasn’t just a game—it was a legacy born.
I’ll never forget it.
#BroncosReign #FrozenFour #KalamazooForever
Western Michigan won its first-ever NCAA hockey national championship.
6–2 over BU. Sixty years since our last natty in any sport.
Tonight wasn’t just a game—it was a legacy born.
I’ll never forget it.
#BroncosReign #FrozenFour #KalamazooForever
This just happened!!!!!!! Natty!!!!!!!!!! 6-2 @wmu_hockey
April 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This just happened!!!!!!! Natty!!!!!!!!!! 6-2 @wmu_hockey
Early morning! Standing in my Western Michigan hockey sweater with a @southwestair.bsky.social Bronco alum—headed to St. Louis for the natty! Let’s go WMU! 🐴🏒🥅 #BroncoNation #FrozenFour #WMU
April 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Early morning! Standing in my Western Michigan hockey sweater with a @southwestair.bsky.social Bronco alum—headed to St. Louis for the natty! Let’s go WMU! 🐴🏒🥅 #BroncoNation #FrozenFour #WMU
Honored to receive the #LewisWalkerAward tonight. Dr. Walker, WMU’s first Black professor, showed us research is not just for publication—it’s for liberation. Grateful to WMU & the Walker Institute for recognizing work rooted in justice. You can always count on me to stand up for what’s right.
April 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Honored to receive the #LewisWalkerAward tonight. Dr. Walker, WMU’s first Black professor, showed us research is not just for publication—it’s for liberation. Grateful to WMU & the Walker Institute for recognizing work rooted in justice. You can always count on me to stand up for what’s right.
Win the Natty!🐴🏒🥅
April 11, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Win the Natty!🐴🏒🥅
Broncos win in Double OT!!!!!!!!! Let’s go get this Natty Saturday night!!!!!!!!!!!! @wmu_hockey
April 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Broncos win in Double OT!!!!!!!!! Let’s go get this Natty Saturday night!!!!!!!!!!!! @wmu_hockey
Terrance Howard was talking about Hollywood, but the message applies to education leaders too: In the face of political hegemony, success without courage, purpose, principles, and integrity is hollow.
April 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Terrance Howard was talking about Hollywood, but the message applies to education leaders too: In the face of political hegemony, success without courage, purpose, principles, and integrity is hollow.