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A photo of a pro-Palestinian protest on Columbia University's campus last year.

Columbia Agrees to Trump’s Demands

To address alleged antisemitism, the university will make the changes the Trump administration has demanded, despite legal and academic freedom concerns.

Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong

Who Is Katrina Armstrong?

Both supporters and critics praise Columbia University’s interim president for her openness. But will she stand up to Donald Trump amid unprecedented threats?

Ep. 146: Trust and the College Presidency

The leadership skills that will best serve college presidents during challenging times.

Photo illustration: Jed Atkins, director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Resignations, Disagreements With Dean Roil Chapel Hill Civics School

UNC professors who supported the initiative when others derided it are resigning and denouncing its leader. It’s an ironic turn for a civil discourse school.

A photo of the Washington state capitol building.

3 States Weigh Changes to Presidential Search Processes

Florida, Utah and Washington are all reconsidering how they conduct presidential searches. Some proposed changes will increase transparency; others will make searches opaque.

The Leadership Skills Presidents Need Right Now: The Key

As college presidents face increasing scrutiny from state and national lawmakers, building a strong cabinet-level team is critical, according to...
A photo of Sonny Ramaswamy at a speaking event.

Sonny Ramaswamy: Higher Ed Must Be Proactive

After seven years leading an accrediting agency, Sonny Ramaswamy is retiring, but he urged higher education leaders to speak up and tell their story amid mounting political challenges.

Photos of Kean University and New Jersey City University

N.J. City U and Kean Announce Plans to Pursue Merger

The proposed partnership between the two minority- and Hispanic-serving institutions comes on the heels of NJCU’s steep financial challenges and state scrutiny in recent years.