In previous anniversary editions, this publication has featured accomplished and established higher education leaders of note. In this article, the author features 25 up-and-coming leaders, many of whom are carrying the diversity mantle forward in an avowed commitment to progress. Narrowing the field of great academicians and advocates to just 25 was no easy task! These 25 up-and-coming leaders include: (1) Dr. Danielle Allen; (2) Dr. Frances Contreras; (3) Dr. Michelle Asha Cooper; (4) Angelique Eagle-Woman; (5) Dr. Marybeth Gasman; (6) Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell; (7) Dr. Marc Lamont Hill; (8) Dr. Ricky L. Jones; (9) Neal Katyal; (10) Dr. Walter Kimbrough; (11) Melissa Lazarin; (12) Goodwin Liu; (13) Dr. Christopher J. Metzler; (14) Spencer Overton; (15) Dr. Victor Saenz; (16) Hector Sanchez; (17) Dr. Joseph Seabrooks; (18) Dr. Robert Teranishi; (19) Dr. Anton Treuer; (20) Dr. Daniel Wildcat; (21) Dr. Mathew Williams; (22) Dr. Rhonda Williams; (23) Dr. Linda Trinh Vo; (24) Dr. Cynthia E. Winston; and (25) Jan Yoshiwara.