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Western New Mexico U President’s Golden Parachute Irks Lawmakers
The president, who led the university for 13 years and faced criticism for his spending, received an exit package that will more than triple what he would earn if he had been fired without cause.
December Brings Late Round of Job, Program Cuts
Fiscal challenges of 2024 will extend into the new year with several institutions announcing plans to drop jobs and programs due to structural deficits.
Splashy Hires and Messy Exits in 2024
Some institutions hired away well-known sitting presidents, while others saw their leaders leave amid difficult and dramatic circumstances.
What 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025
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.
Uncertain Changes Loom at Accreditation Conference
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.
The Year in Closures and Mergers
At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year as the sector grapples with enrollment challenges and financial pressures. Various others merged.