Bernard Akatu
Higher-education leader focused on accreditation, analytics, and HR
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Shrewsbury, United States
Granger, Indiana
Joined April 2026
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Higher-education administrator focused on educational effectiveness and accreditation, currently serving as Associate Provost at the College of the Holy Cross. theorg
Data-and-people professional who applies business analytics to human-resources and talent decisions; earned an MSBA from Notre Dame and led talent analytics work at Notre Dame. nd+1
Background in law and compliance: earlier career roles include judicial internship, law clerk positions, and work as a staff attorney, reflecting legal training and experience prior to transitioning into HR and higher-education roles. theorg+1
Active in educational and community governance beyond campus roles, serving on the Board of Trustees at La Lumiere, indicating engagement with K–12 education and governance. lalumiere
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Played as a walk-on member of the Notre Dame football team during his undergraduate years. fightingirish+1
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