Faculty group wants to block UNL’s attempted return to AAU over program cuts

The American Association of University Professors’ leader said the selective higher ed group should not consider readmitting the public flagship for now.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 22, 2026

How La Salle University bounced back from enrollment losses

Daniel Allen, the Catholic institution’s president, spoke with Higher Ed Dive about regrowing by refocusing on recruiting and strategic fundamentals.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2026

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Campus Facilities

Physical security measures, renovation backlogs, sustainability and financing all come into play when the spotlight turns to college and university campuses.    

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Temple University cancels record $55M gift as donor faces fraud allegations

Revelations about a federal investigation into the donor’s company resulted in the donation being “mutually” called off, the institution said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2026

Brown, UT-Arlington presidents announce departures

August saw a property proposal dispute culminate in an Arkansas college firing its leader. Plus, a long-serving president revised his exit timeline.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 3, 2026

Broward College board, president reach $430K separation agreement

Under the settlement, Torey Alston resigned immediately and will withdraw his lawsuit against the board. The board did not admit wrongdoing.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 25, 2026

Inside a culture shift that raised the bar for Elon Law

A rise in first-time bar passage wasn’t driven by a quick fix. It came from changing expectations.

By Zak Kramer • Aug. 24, 2026

Why strategic planning in higher education must start with leadership alignment

Colleges and universities need a recurring leadership discipline that aligns assumptions, clarifies investment choices and helps leaders act decisively as things change.

By Laura Campbell, Stephen Haubrich • Aug. 24, 2026

Broward College trustees ordered to delay vote on firing president

Torey Alston sued the board and won a ruling requiring trustees to attend mediation to attempt to work out an employment contract dispute with him. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 20, 2026

Broward College president faces termination vote

The move comes after the board shared concerns with President Torey Alston, including over students’ low passage rates on nursing licensure exams.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 25, 2026

What do college students think of their institutional leaders?

Students at top-ranked colleges were less likely than others to say campus leaders mostly act in their interests, per a Gallup and Lumina Foundation poll.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 13, 2026

How Sonoma State saved academic programs slated for closure

After wide-ranging academic cuts, the public institution’s leaders worked with faculty to make some previously doomed programs more efficient and viable.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 10, 2026

Clemson, UF, UVU and other colleges get new leaders

We’re rounding up July’s leadership transitions, including two public colleges that faced unexpected hurdles when installing new presidents.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 6, 2026

Brown University president to step down in 2027

Christina Paxson has led Brown through tumultuous moments, including the coronavirus pandemic and federal funding freezes and disruptions. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 3, 2026

The fine art of talking about college budgets

Better financial communication can bolster transparency, experts said at the National Association of College and University Business Officers’ conference.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2026

What do no-confidence votes mean for college presidents?

Former university presidents Michael Nietzel and Charles Ambrose discuss faculty votes against college leaders and what to do in the face of one.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2026

Michigan State faculty vote no confidence in board after leadership turmoil

The vote, which overwhelmingly passed, followed complaints of trustee infighting and President Kevin Guskiewicz rolling back his decision to leave.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 16, 2026

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 Laura Spitalniak • July 7, 2026

Stuart Bell confirmed as University of Florida president after chaotic approval process

The former University of Alabama leader faced a delayed system-level vote and right-wing pushback over his past support for diversity efforts.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2026

‘Listen and learn’: Southern New Hampshire University’s president on leadership transitions

Ahead of her two-year anniversary in the role, President Lisa Marsh Ryerson discusses taking the helm of a massive institution from a decades-long leader.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 24, 2026

George Mason president’s contract extended after Trump administration spat

The public university praised Gregory Washington, who came under fire last year from the federal government over his support for diversity initiatives.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 23, 2026

University of Florida board appoints Stuart Bell as interim leader

The unanimous decision came late Monday after the chair of the state university system board delayed a vote that could install Bell permanently.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 22, 2026

The New School AAUP slams faculty layoffs

The faculty group disputed what administrators describe as a need to shrink and restructure the institution to meet a new enrollment reality.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2026

‘Don’t budget off your hopes’: UNT president on institutional planning in a shifting world

College leaders must "confront the brutal facts" of their finances if they want to build resilience, warns University of North Texas President Harrison Keller.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 3, 2026

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 Laura Spitalniak • June 2, 2026

From AI agents to holographic patients: The future of nursing education is happening at The University of Miami

How is AI being integrated into nursing education? Just look at the University of Miami.

By The University of Miami • May 26, 2026