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‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance
Hiring committees should “measure the egotism of candidates” for the roles, say researchers who compared leaders’ traits and institutional outcomes.
Vermont State to Cut Fewer Faculty Positions Than Planned
Cuts at Vermont State University will not be as deep as expected after 17 faculty members accepted buyouts, six decided...
What Do Universities Owe Their Donors?
Some megadonors are outraged over institutions’ responses to the Israel-Hamas war. But experts say big checks shouldn’t buy influence over university leaders.
Florida AG Finds FAU Search Violated Sunshine Laws
A straw poll to rank candidates seeking the presidency of Florida Atlantic University violated the state’s government transparency laws, according...
Birmingham-Southern, State Treasurer Trade Accusations
Birmingham-Southern College has accused Alabama state treasurer Young Boozer III of misleading the public in statements about denying a state...
Notre Dame of Maryland to Acquire Nearby Graduate School
Notre Dame of Maryland University will acquire Maryland University of Integrative Health, adding a suite of new graduate-level health programs...
DeSantis Appoints DEI Critics to Florida University’s Board
Florida’s governor appoints five conservative trustees to the Florida Polytechnic board, a move some critics see as the start of a takeover.
Birmingham-Southern Loan Lawsuit Dismissed
A county judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Birmingham-Southern College against Alabama state treasurer Young Boozer III for denying...