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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...
Martin University to ‘Pause’ Operations
Officials at the private, predominantly Black institution cited financial and enrollment challenges. A decision to close has not been made.
Coach Buyouts Boom to Record Highs
Colleges have agreed to nearly $228 million in severance pay for football coaches this year, almost doubling a previous record for buyouts and prompting fresh scrutiny and legislation.
Policy Changes and Financial Issues Drove November Cuts
Universities across the nation announced job and program cuts last month. Most were related to persistent financial challenges, though some stem from federal and state policy fallout.
Report: How to Prevent University Trustee Overreach
A new report argues the while increasing politicization of university governing boards has contributed to the erosion of academic freedom...
Northeastern Technical College Fires President
Northeast Technical College fired its president last week, reversing course on a resignation agreement accepted by the board just two...
The Growing Diversity of Community College Trustees
Since the 1990s, more women, people of color and community college graduates have become members of governing boards at two-year colleges.