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New Presidents or Provosts: American U, (D.C.), Hartwick College, Hebrew Union College, Henderson CC, Rhode Island School of Design, Spartanburg Methodist College, Technological U Dublin, U of Minnesota, U of Rochester, Wake Technical CC
William J. Ehmann, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Marymount University, in Virginia, has been chosen as provost...
Opinion
Deregulating Apprenticeship
The Trump administration's plan for "industry-recognized" apprenticeship resembles weak quality control of for-profit career colleges, writes Mary Alice McCarthy, and would increase risk for students, employers and taxpayers.
Politics Creeps In
As disputes at North Carolina and Michigan State take partisan overtones, can boards, leaders, faculty members and lawmakers back away from polarization to lead public universities effectively?
Words Matter at Michigan State
Board of Trustees pushes out interim president John Engler after nearly a year of tumult and eye-opening comments at Michigan State, including recent suggestion that some abuse victims enjoy "the spotlight."
Roiled Over Rules on Regional Accreditors
A Trump administration proposal would set new rules for who qualifies as a regional accreditor, potentially forcing some oversight bodies to drop hundreds of schools if enacted.
More Division at UNC
Board pushes Folt out in two weeks as chair says she took draconian action, but faculty cheer chancellor for ordering Silent Sam remnants removed overnight.
Hampshire Struggles to Stay Afloat
Hampshire College, the nearly 50-year-old experiment in self-directed education, facing "bruising financial and demographic realities," looks for a partner.
Stunning Departure at Chapel Hill
Carol Folt announces she has ordered removal of Confederate plaques and that she is stepping down. System board leader criticizes her actions.