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Forgiveness, Sin, Civility and Sexual Harassment
Sewanee rejects push to revoke honorary degree given to Charlie Rose. Students object not only to that decision but to letter from university leaders about forgiveness, sin and condemnation.
Should Presidents Hug?
A president is on leave over allegations that include unwanted hugging. Should college leaders stick to handshakes?
For College Presidents, Is 70 the New 50?
Administrators in their 60s and 70s keep snagging prestigious university presidencies. Some see a roadblock rising in front of a new generation of more diverse leaders, while others believe boards are valuing experience and wisdom.
Opinion
Only in America
The story behind Lawrence Bacow's selection as president of Harvard University exemplifies the transformative power of higher education, writes Ted Mitchell.
The Disappearing President
Marymount California suddenly replaces its leader -- and cleanses mentions of him from its website -- in his second year. Reasons why are murky.
New Presidents or Provosts: Auburn U, Aultman College, Ferrum College, Hudson Valley CC, Ivy Tech CC-Kokomo, Northern Kentucky U, Northwest Missouri State U, South Dakota School of Mines & Tech, U of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Andreas Cangellaris, dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been selected as vice...
Graduation Rates and Bright Lines
Regional accreditors weigh in on graduation rates with an analysis of colleges with low rates, but the agencies argue against using a "bright-line" approach.
New Presidents or Provosts: Fort Hays State U, Iowa State U, Marian U, Mississippi Valley State U, U of California-Riverside, U of Melbourne, U of New Mexico
Jerryl Briggs, acting president and former executive vice president and chief operating officer at Mississippi Valley State University, has been...