Leadership Ledger

Leadership Ledger is a monthly roundup of major college leadership changes across the nation.

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    Spelman College, Notre Dame of Maryland get new presidents

    June brought leadership turnover to several colleges and turmoil to New Mexico Highlands University following the contentious firing of its president.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    Clemson, Northwestern and other universities welcome new presidents

    Last month brought several high-profile leadership changes across the higher education sector, with some presidents departing amid institutional tension.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    University of Michigan, Virginia Tech among colleges seeking new leaders

    Several high-profile institutions are on the hunt for new presidents or chancellors, plus other higher ed leadership news from April.

    By • May 4, 2026
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    Syracuse, Ohio State, Utah Valley: The latest college leadership transitions

    At least fifteen campuses announced presidential comings and goings in March, as the higher ed sector prepares for the end of the academic year.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    USC, Southwest Minnesota State elevate interim leaders to permanent spots

    From West Virginia to California, February brought a wave of colleges appointing new presidents.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Florida selects another politician to lead a public university

    We’re rounding up some of last month’s most interesting college leadership changes, from Montana to Michigan.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    2 flagship universities select leaders after abrupt resignations

    We’re rounding up some of the most significant leadership changes, from the University of Virginia to Valparaiso University.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Louisiana State University splits president-chancellor role

    We’re rounding up a selection of November’s most significant college leadership changes, from Alaska to Pennsylvania. 

    By • Dec. 3, 2025
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    Utah makes its first secret college presidential selection

    We’re rounding up some of the most significant leadership changes in October. Who's coming and who's going?

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    At least 4 presidents abruptly departed their institutions last month amid pressure campaigns

    New Jersey City University and the University of Vermont also formally installed their new leaders in September.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025