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Governance Executive Leadership

Questions Swirl Over Virginia Tech Resignation

Virginia Tech president Tim Sands is stepping down after 12 years on the job. But recent remarks from a powerful senator suggests he is being pushed out by the board.

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Government Student Aid Policy

How Colleges Want to Tweak Workforce Pell Regs

The Pell Grant expansion received support from colleges and workforce organizations, but advocates say some changes are needed to make sure the program works as intended.

An infographic labeling the front pages of four bills from Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Tennessee that are targeting tenure, faculty governance and curriculum next to a map highlighting the states with their respective capitol buildings on each.

Government State Policy

4 State Bills Faculty Should Watch

Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Tennessee are considering legislation that will impact tenure, faculty governance and more.

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Quick Takes

Wisconsin Regents Defend Firing President

In a public hearing on Thursday, Universities of Wisconsin regents stood by their decision to fire system President Jay Rothman...

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Quick Takes

Ball State President Settles Free Speech Lawsuit

Ball State University president Geoffrey Mearns has settled a First Amendment lawsuit brought by a former employee fired for a...

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Quick Takes

Oregon State Cascades Removes Chancellor Amid Investigation

Oregon State University Cascades has removed chancellor and dean Sherman Bloomer over information revealed during an investigation led by the...

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Governance Executive Leadership

Presidents Puzzled on Rebuilding Public Trust in Higher Ed

Presidents give poor marks to higher ed on rebuilding public trust, yet may be overrelying on institutional messaging in their own efforts. Experts help fill in the trust puzzle.

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Governance Executive Leadership

Rothman Firing Divides Wisconsin Lawmakers

Former Universities of Wisconsin system president alleged he was fired for no reason. Others indicate he had previously threatened to quit over tensions with the board.