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A photo illustration of recent presidential hires and departures.
A photo illustration of recent presidential hires and departures.

Splashy Hires and Messy Exits in 2024

December 19, 2024

Some institutions hired away well-known sitting presidents, while others saw their leaders leave amid difficult and dramatic circumstances.

A photo illustration of binoculars pointed at a mortarboard.
A photo illustration of binoculars pointed at a mortarboard.

What 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025

December 17, 2024

Recent reports from Moody’s Ratings, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings—taken together—offer a mixed outlook for the sector, particularly small, cash-strapped institutions.

A photo of five panelists at MSCHE's annual conference.
A photo of five panelists at MSCHE's annual conference.

Uncertain Changes Loom at Accreditation Conference

December 16, 2024

Trump has promised to overhaul higher ed. What that means for the sector was a focal point of discussion at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education meeting.

A photo of a door that is chained shut and locked.
A photo of a door that is chained shut and locked.

The Year in Closures and Mergers

December 13, 2024

At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year as the sector grapples with enrollment challenges and financial pressures. Various others merged.