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West Florida Finalizes Hire of Former GOP Lawmaker
The university hired former Republican lawmaker and state official Manny Diaz Jr., despite criticism of the search process and other outstanding concerns.
Martin University Announces Closure
Martin University will officially shut down, ending uncertainty over its fate. Closure seemed inevitable after the private university announced in...
UVA Presidential Hire Raises Process Concerns
The University of Virginia hired a familiar face to lead the university, but he’s starting the job with a trust deficit due to board politics and the circumstances surrounding his hire.
December Cuts Close Out Brutal Year for Sector
With around 300 reported job cuts last month, the higher education sector shed at least 9,000 positions across 2025, a year marked by federal policy uncertainty and rising costs.
The Colleges That Couldn’t Survive 2025
At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year due to enrollment and financial challenges, the same as last year. But there were fewer mergers announced.
College Park President Cleared of Plagiarism Claims
University of Maryland College Park President Darryll Pines did not commit academic misconduct, an investigation determined, clearing him of plagiarism...
Youngkin Loses Battle Over Virginia Board Picks
The legal battle over whether Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin’s university board appointees will take their seats is over after a...
Clemson President Announces Sudden Retirement
Clemson University president Jim Clements is retiring at the end of the month, bringing an abrupt end to his 12-year...