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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.
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...
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.
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...
A New Transfer Pathway to UCLA
Legislation seeks to ease the transfer process for community college students to UCLA and other UC campuses.
New State-Funded N.C. Distinguished Professorships Will Be Limited to STEM
Recently passed legislation cuts off future humanities scholars from a long-running program that provides higher pay.
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...
Opinion
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Board
The ignorance-to-arrogance continuum, the bright shiny object syndrome and more: David P. Haney identifies five dysfunctions common to small private college boards.