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Governance Executive Leadership

‘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.

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Faculty Issues Diversity & Equity

U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately

A psychology department hiring committee re-ranked finalists to hire a Black candidate over a white person originally rated No. 1, violating policy, a report concludes.

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Student Success Health & Wellness

Young People Feel Meaningless. How Can Higher Ed Help?

A new study from Harvard found financial stress, world events and loneliness contribute to young adults’ poor mental health. Researchers offer three tactics to reassure and motivate students about their purpose in life.

Quick Takes

Vermont State to Cut Fewer Faculty Positions Than Planned

Cuts at Vermont State University will not be as deep as expected after 17 faculty members accepted buyouts, six decided...
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Students Retention

Can Microcredentials Bring Stop-Outs Back to College?

A swath of learners who left college before earning a degree say microcredentials and credit for prior learning could entice them back to college, according to a new survey.

Quick Takes

Instructure to Buy Parchment, a Credentialing Platform

Parchment, a digital transcript and credential platform, will be acquired by Instructure, which makes the learning management software Canvas, for...
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Governance Executive Leadership

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.

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Students Diversity

Veterans ‘Check the Boxes’ Colleges Now Seek

A growing number of colleges are actively recruiting military service members and veterans and expanding support services for them.