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University of Austin Receives Degree-Granting Authority
The University of Austin, founded by and stocked with national conservative figures, has received approval from the state of Texas...
Suspended President Denounces Board Chair
Weeks after he was placed on administrative leave for unclear reasons, Northeast Iowa Community College president Herbert Riedel has accused...
A Corporate-Style Presidential Succession Plan
Nova Southeastern’s next president, who will begin in 2025, was chosen via a process that avoids some potential pitfalls of traditional higher ed leadership transitions.
‘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...
A New Transfer Pathway to UCLA
Legislation seeks to ease the transfer process for community college students to UCLA and other UC campuses.