State Oversight

Western New Mexico University president Joseph Shepard received a lucrative payout when he resigned amid controversy. Here’s how it stacks up to other budget items at the college.

Mounting scrutiny over a multimillion-dollar exit package for an outgoing president prompted the regents to resign.

Changes to NCF regulations will allow the board and administration to exert more control over the foundation. Critics worry officials will raid restricted funds.

The flagship is eliminating dozens of programs, including an LGBTQ studies minor that a conservative lawmaker has criticized. He says he’ll soon target other institutions.

Florida’s Board of Governors alleges the Education Department is delaying the University of North Florida’s accreditor switch, which experts note is a lengthy process.