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Iowa House Passes Bills Affecting Public University Curricula, President Searches
The Republican-controlled Iowa House passed three bills last week that would order curricular and other changes at the state’s three...
Opinion
Higher Ed Hopescrolling
A few tidbits of upbeat news to counter all the crap coming our way.
Lawmakers Move to Bail Out Southern Oregon While Portland State Plans to Cut
Oregon’s higher ed coordinating agency has already recommended “integration,” for some state institutions. Portland faculty are calling for more state funding for their own institution.
Ohio State Quickly Finds a President
The flagship skipped a national search and tapped an insider, Ravi Bellamkonda, to be its next permanent president less than a week after his predecessor resigned.
The Big Ten’s Revolving Door
Eight of the 18 presidents or chancellors at Big Ten institutions have left their positions since early 2025, with a ninth planning to step down for another job later this year.
Opinion
The Odd Couple: Don’t Go Changing
Rachel and Gordon chat about why faculty are resistant to change.
Weekly Wisdom | DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Former U.S. Diplomat and Author
What makes a leader?
What’s Keeping Presidents Up at Night in 2026
Presidents and their institutions are navigating immediate financial and political pressures while pursuing innovation to ensure long-term relevance, according to...