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Texas A&M picks new interim president for flagship amid turmoil
Mark Welsh III stepped in to lead the university upon the sudden departure of former president Katherine Banks just days ago.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 31, 2023 -
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Why are HBCU presidential departures surging?
Since 2022, more than 20 HBCU leadership spots have become available due to retirements, resignations or involuntary resignations, one expert said.
By Danielle McLean • July 24, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
sdominick/iStock via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Higher Ed Dive Outlook for 2023
The federal financial aid system’s future, core admissions practices and the higher ed sector’s financial outlook will be shaped by developments that are likely to unfold this year.
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Opinion
President Speaks: Lessons about bold women leadership from a college president
Deanne D'Emilio, who helms Gwynedd Mercy University, discusses how she carries on the private college's legacy of women leaders.
By Deanne D’Emilio • July 24, 2023 -
Catholic colleges predict less oversight from their religious sponsors in future
A new AGB report dives into Catholic institutions’ governance. It also found a decline in religious figures as presidents.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 19, 2023 -
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West Virginia regulators allow financially struggling Alderson Broaddus University to keep operating — for now
The Baptist-affiliated college, which policy experts say is at risk for closure, has been mired in budget and leadership troubles.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 14, 2023 -
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How New Jersey City University’s interim president is charting a path to financial viability
Andrés Acebo has helped cut down a massive projected deficit. But will he be able to save the college?
By Lilah Burke • Updated July 14, 2023 -
Cal State system names new chancellor
Mildred García is currently president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and formerly led two California State institutions.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 12, 2023 -
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A Florida public college search was suspended. Some critics blame political interference.
An ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis was floated for the job at Florida Atlantic University — but he wasn’t named a finalist.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 10, 2023 -
‘Unrelenting demands and stressors’: College leaders discuss mental health in academia
Johns Hopkins University held its workplace well-being summit Tuesday, focusing on graduate students and faculty.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 28, 2023 -
Opinion
President Speaks: The case for being optimistic about higher education’s future
Andrew Hsu, leader of the College of Charleston, explains why he remains positive even as colleges face an existential crisis.
By Andrew Hsu • June 26, 2023 -
Opinion
The shift to majority contingent faculty is more harmful to tenure than GOP attacks
Political attacks on tenure won’t matter if it’s effectively eliminated to save money with contingent positions, one professor emeritus argues.
By J.W. Traphagan • June 16, 2023 -
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Utah governor seeks to replace entire state higher ed board
Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, is looking to appoint 10 new members without renewing any of the current ones.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 9, 2023 -
Tougaloo College president resigns, effective at the end June
An online petition recently called for Carmen Walters’ ouster, pointing to low enrollment and high executive turnover during her tenure.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 7, 2023 -
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Women presidents on the rise at R1 institutions, report finds
But representation for women of color at the top tier of university leadership has not kept pace.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 1, 2023 -
Deep Dive
George Washington University’s plan to arm campus police ignites concerns over racially motivated violence
Students and faculty have highlighted the role of armed campus officers in fatal shootings nationwide, a renewed conversation since George Floyd’s murder.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 8, 2023 -
Opinion
College governing boards must intensify engagement in challenging times
Trustees can try these tactics to help guide colleges in new strategic directions.
By Timothy Tracy and Richard Messina • May 1, 2023 -
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AAUP accuses Emporia State of flouting academic freedom with faculty layoffs
The public university in Kansas dismissed at least 30 tenure or tenure-track professors last year, citing pandemic-induced financial stress.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 1, 2023 -
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty criticize boards, state lawmakers over infringements on academic freedom
Over 670 faculty signed a letter warning of increased accreditation scrutiny should plans by the state legislature and governing boards move forward.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 26, 2023 -
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Amarillo, Imperial Valley colleges tie for Aspen’s community college prize
The biennial Prize for Community College Excellence grants each institution $500,000.
By Lilah Burke • April 20, 2023 -
College presidents are still overwhelmingly White men
ACE’s latest survey shows new levels of racial diversity, but not much improvement for women leaders.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 14, 2023 -
Ripe for poaching: Will DeSantis’ higher ed policies drive out Florida faculty?
One university provost has already publicly promised to recruit Florida students and professors amid the state’s political strife.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 7, 2023 -
Opinion
Higher ed has an important role as communities fight over K-12 education
Fights over teaching about topics like race, slavery and sexuality might be centered in schools, but they’re affecting universities, one professor writes.
By Barbara Diggs-Brown • April 5, 2023 -
University of Arizona missed chances to stop professor’s fatal shooting on campus, review finds
An independent audit of the university’s safety protocols found threat communications to be decentralized and lacking.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 28, 2023 -
Campus leaders react to growing antisemitic vandalism, harassment
Administrators can take a number of steps to counter antisemitic incidents. However, one expert cautions against actions that can affect free speech rights.
By Danielle McLean • March 24, 2023 -
By The Numbers: What potential budget cuts to Ed Dept would look like
Among House Republican leaders’ ideas to rein in the budget is a spending cap at FY 22 enacted levels.
By Kara Arundel • March 22, 2023