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The Politicized Governing Board
The transformation of one public university’s governing board is an alarming instance of increasing political interference in higher ed, Tim Gibson, Bethany Letiecq and James Finkelstein write.
UC System President Dr. Michael Drake to Step Down
The University of California system president, Dr. Michael V. Drake, will step down at the end of the 2024–25 academic...
Indiana U Board Doubles Down on Protest Restrictions
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved a divisive policy expanding restrictions enacted against a pro-Palestinian encampment at the Bloomington campus in the spring.
Liberty University Settles With Jerry Falwell Jr.
Liberty University has struck an agreement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr., who sued the evangelical institution for trademark infringement...
Trustee Lawsuit Illuminates Penn State Transparency Concerns
A trustee is suing the board for allegedly withholding financial data. His lawsuit echoes broad transparency concerns that have plagued Penn State for years.
UNC Chapel Hill Cancels Fall Forums for Chancellor Search
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will not hold campus forums this fall to allow the UNC community...
Interim President Choice Inflames Tensions at Mott Community College
The Board of Trustees has been mired in conflict for over a year. Now they’ve chosen an interim president without higher ed experience, sparking a fresh round of fighting.
New College of Florida Audit Shows Financial Missteps
A state audit of New College of Florida found that officials overpaid employees and vendors and failed to collect more...