State Oversight

Political issues have derailed recent executive searches in the state, leaving some firms carefully weighing which searches to take on.

Education Department approves one Florida college’s application to change accreditors. A new state law—and Ron DeSantis—dictate that Florida’s 39 other public colleges do the same.

The university admitted a record number of students this year despite a tight local housing market. But in the end, officials expect to increase head count by only about 730 students.

Alderson Broaddus University faced a vote from a state oversight board that could have prompted its closure. Then the governor stepped in, though without a clear plan.

A new report recommends ways states can better ensure the quality of programs as they proliferate across the country.