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UNC Plans to Define Academic Freedom—and Its Limits
The Faculty Assembly’s proposed definition will soon go before the state university system’s board, but with added language such as “academic freedom is not absolute.” The state AAUP is objecting.
Iowa Lawmakers Advance Bill to Eliminate Student Seat on Board of Regents
Boards, Bills and the Boot: Virginia Dems Move Fast to Reshape Higher Ed
Gov. Spanberger appointed 27 board members and signaled future governance changes. The new AG ousted campus lawyers and defended in-state tuition for undocumented students. And state lawmakers are pushing for more.
Spanberger Reshapes Virginia Boards on Day One
The new Virginia governor quickly named 27 board picks, and multiple board members at the University of Virginia and George Mason University resigned under scrutiny.
A Bad Year for College Presidents
In 2025, higher ed leaders struggled to navigate a flurry of federal policy changes and pressures from state lawmakers, which pushed some leaders out. Most stayed silent.
Nebraska Chancellor’s Hasty Exit Raises Questions
University of Nebraska–Lincoln chancellor Rodney Bennett left six months before his contract ended, with a $1.1 million exit package, amid faculty outrage over program cuts.
UVA Board Members Blast Lawmakers, Faculty in Texts
Text messages obtained by a public records request reveal that University of Virginia board members freely shared criticism and outrage amid recent campus tensions.
