Filter & Sort
An Abrupt Departure
The president of the North Carolina Community College System resigned this week after less than two years in his position.
New Presidents or Provosts: Bentley U, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Edison State CC, Emporia State U, Muskegon CC, NEOM U, Purdue U, Rice U, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, U of Northwestern–St. Paul
Paul Akin, dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, in...
Otterbein, Antioch U Aim to Create National System
They announce an affiliation today with intention to create a national university system alongside additional partners to be named later.
New Presidents or Provosts: California State U–Fresno, Carleton College, Dean College, Enterprise State CC, Framingham State U, Front Range CC, Lamar U, Oregon State U, San Joaquin Delta College, State U of New York–Ulster
Dann Brown, associate provost at Lamar University, in Texas, has been promoted to provost and vice president for academic affairs...
Gap Between Online and In-Person Learning Narrows
Since the start of the pandemic, law school faculty members have gained proficiency in online teaching best practices and students have gained appreciation for hybrid and online learning options.
Northwestern’s Incoming President Has Cancer, Won’t Serve
Rebecca Blank, who would have been the university’s first female president, announced that she would not take the job after being diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.
A 'Heavy-Handed' Approach
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's involvement in the search process for a new leader of the state's community colleges system troubles state policymakers and higher ed advocates.
Saint Leo’s Sudden, Quiet Change at the Top
President of four years departs with no notice at Roman Catholic university that has endured failed merger and seen enrollment drop by more than a third since 2015.