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A Big Payout for a Fired President
In 2015 College of DuPage trustees fired the president, refused to pay a $763,000 severance and dared him to file a lawsuit. He did. Now the college is settling for $4 million.
Florida Trustees Select Sasse as President
Senator Ben Sasse was unanimously selected by trustees as the next president of the University of Florida, despite protests related to both the search and the candidate.
Michigan State Board Breaks Silence
Michigan State’s Board of Trustees has offered few details on the effort to oust its president. Friday’s meeting offered insights and a glimpse into a board fraught with distrust.
Michigan State President Resigns Amid Battle With Board
The Michigan State Board of Trustees has been trying to push the university president out since September. After initially holding on, Dr. Samuel Stanley Jr. is now stepping down.
Maine Augusta’s Presidential Search Do-Over
The University of Maine at Augusta is relaunching a presidential search after the last one failed because system leaders withheld information about the candidate they selected.
Campus Leaders Clash With Michigan State Trustees
A Title IX compliance review casts new light on the effort to push out Michigan State’s president. But another battle—over allegations of an overstepping board—is also underway.
VMI to Honor Controversial Former Leader
General J. H. Binford Peay III resigned in 2020 amid allegations that he allowed a culture of systemic racism and sexism to flourish at Virginia Military Institute. Now the institute is awarding him its highest honor.
Western Connecticut Challenges Reflect System Tensions
Faculty at Western Connecticut State University are pressing administrators for collaborative solutions after a financial collapse. For system leaders, it’s just one of many challenges they face.