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The fallout: A two-part look at the University of the Arts’ closure and legacy
Higher Ed Dive traveled to Philadelphia to chronicle the lasting impact of a beloved arts education institution’s sudden demise.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe fallout: The University of the Arts saga lives on — will its legacy?
Temple University and others have absorbed former UArts students. But can they replace the unique urban arts institution after its demise?
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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2U CEO steps down
Paul Lalljie served in the role for less than a year, taking over at a time of pressure and leading the company through bankruptcy.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Top higher education conferences to attend in 2025
We’re rounding up a list of events to help college leaders and administrators plan their calendar for next year.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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What traits make a great college president?
Top education executives most commonly listed attributes like trustworthiness and resilience as very relevant to their presidencies in a recent study by Academic Search.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 27, 2024 -
3 Western Michigan U faculty unions vote no confidence in president
The resolution comes amid threats of a labor strike after protracted negotiations over compensation and healthcare.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Brown University trustee resigns over upcoming divestment vote
Joseph Edelman, a hedge fund manager, called the institution's decision to hold the October vote a "stunning failure of moral leadership."
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 10, 2024 -
Cal State San Bernardino braces for budget cuts amid $1B system deficit
With cuts and delays in state higher ed funding, the campus is grappling with a “devastating” budget crisis, its president said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Ben Sasse defends spending levels while he was University of Florida’s president
The former leader attributed a dramatic increase in the spending by the president’s office to new initiatives, such as improving post-tenure review.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Embattled Columbia University president departs, interim leader named
Dr. Katrina Armstrong, Columbia’s faculties of health sciences dean, has taken over as the Ivy League institution’s interim president effective immediately.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Florida A&M interim president calls for mass resignations after $238M donation fumble
Timothy Beard's missive signals that leadership turnover will continue to disrupt the historically Black university as the fall semester approaches.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Montana State University president to retire at end of 2024-25 academic year
Waded Cruzado plans to step down after 15 years at the helm — a period marked by growing enrollment and rising research expenditures.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 13, 2024 -
$238M gift promised to Florida A&M is deemed ‘fraudulent’
A damning 176-page independent review said officials could have avoided the fallout from the botched donation had they performed due diligence.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 8, 2024 -
PASSHE chancellor to leave post in October
Dan Greenstein oversaw a major consolidation of six of the Pennsylvania system’s universities that aimed to put them on better financial footing.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2024 -
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Discover how a dynamic communications strategy can rally supporters and elevate your brand.
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Dickinson State University president resigns following exodus of nursing faculty
Steve Easton said he is stepping aside so the university can rehire the instructors who left in protest of new workload policies.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2024 -
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Florida A&M president to step down after fumbled donation
The historically Black university publicly reversed course on a record-breaking donation in May after questions arose about its legitimacy.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 15, 2024 -
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Wisconsin’s public university leaders will get a 15% bonus — if they meet retention goals
The additional compensation for the state system’s chancellors comes as many of their institutions face budget deficits and enrollment woes.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 10, 2024 -
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Columbia removes 3 senior administrators over ‘very troubling’ texts
The Ivy League institution’s president called the exchanges “unprofessional” and said they “touched on ancient antisemitic tropes.”
By Laura Spitalniak • July 8, 2024 -
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Hampshire College to cut 9% of employees in restructuring
The Massachusetts private nonprofit is consolidating institutional services and reducing administrative ranks amid slowing enrollment growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2024 -
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Sponsored by AvayaEssential questions colleges and universities should be asking to optimize an innovative student support model
AI and digital innovations streamline college admin, enhancing student support and experience.
By Julie Johnston, Executive Education Vertical Director • June 24, 2024 -
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‘Real equity’: Southern New Hampshire U’s next president shares her vision
Lisa Marsh Ryerson, former leader of Wells College and the AARP Foundation, will take over for longtime President Paul LeBlanc in July.
By Kate Rix • May 29, 2024 -
Sonoma State leader resigns after announcing unapproved deal with student protesters
Mike Lee stepped down a day after the California State University system placed him on leave over “insubordination.”
By Laura Spitalniak • May 20, 2024 -
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Sonoma State University leader placed on leave after brokering deal with student protesters
President Mike Lee is under review for his handling of negotiations with pro-Palestinian activists, the California State University system said.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDartmouth College is investing $500M to become a sustainability leader. Will others follow?
The Ivy League institution is overhauling infrastructure to improve efficiency. But there are other ways to lighten a campus’s environmental impact.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2024
