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Higher Ed Hopescrolling
A few tidbits of upbeat news to counter all the crap coming our way.
Ohio State Quickly Finds a President
The flagship skipped a national search and tapped an insider, Ravi Bellamkonda, to be its next permanent president less than a week after his predecessor resigned.
The Big Ten’s Revolving Door
Eight of the 18 presidents or chancellors at Big Ten institutions have left their positions since early 2025, with a ninth planning to step down for another job later this year.
The Odd Couple: Don’t Go Changing
Rachel and Gordon chat about why faculty are resistant to change.
What’s Keeping Presidents Up at Night in 2026
Presidents Pressured in Trump’s Second Term
The latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents reveals leaders’ concerns about Trump 2.0, public trust, finances and AI.
Ohio State President Resigns Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’
During his short tenure as president, Ted Carter received praise and two salary increases. Now the “surprised and disappointed” board has accepted his resignation.
Bard College Is More Than Leon Botstein
From Apple to Disney, history shows that truly great institutions are defined by their mission, not the charisma of a single leader.