Leadership and Governance

3 ways new federal actions are surprising higher ed leaders

The Trump administration's recent moves to revoke international student visas and cut university funding are causing widespread panic across colleges, according to policy leaders in this webinar hosted by ACE.

President moves: Big shakeups at Louisville, Columbia spotlight this list

Without warning or explanation, University of Louisville President Kim Schatzel has resigned after having pledged a long-term commitment to the Kentucky research institution.

One university now demands the immediate release of a detained student

Tufts University has offered the most public defense yet of a graduate student who was detained as the Trump administration revokes hundreds of student visas.

Campus antisemitism falls steeply on a campus targeted by Trump

Northwestern University says it is seeing results of its efforts to protect free speech and prevent discrimination and harassment reports by Jewish students.

Why college advising is more important than ever for President Hurd

From spearheading admissions protocols at Lafayette to producing documentaries, Nicole Hurd is working across sectors to win back the higher education narrative.

Student visas are now being revoked by the hundreds

"We do it every day," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this week. "Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa."

Better together: These 16 Connecticut schools team up on AI

Yale is teaming up with community colleges to reel in AI's awesome power at the technical and community level to answer the state's workforce needs.

President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

Plus, Marlene Tromp jumps from Boise State University to Vermont's preeminent public four-year university.

Data: A look into the Department of Education’s spending

The Department of Education manages a $1.47 trillion student loan portfolio as of FY24. Some policy leaders are uncertain whether other federal agencies are prepared to absorb the responsibility.

Here are 2 strategies for successful pushback against policy changes

While the Trump administration overhauls the education system, members of Congress are more vulnerable to influence than we think, said policy leaders at ACE.

Trump orders elimination of Department of Education; shifts ‘core functions’

Title I, services for students with disabilities, Pell Grants and other programs will be "preserved in full" to be administered by other agencies, the president said Thursday.

Federal warning: More than 50 institutions probed for race-based violations

The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is investigating colleges and universities for potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, according to a press release.

President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

This academic year has ushered in a wave of change and excitement at Belmont University. Here’s how President Greg Jones tempers what’s new with what’s essential.

60 colleges now face punishment over campus antisemitism claims

Some 60 colleges and universities now face "enforcement actions" over claims of campus antisemitism, the U.S. Department of Education warned just a few days after yanking $400 million in grants from Columbia University over alleged civil rights infractions.

Here are the latest changes to this loan forgiveness program

President Donald Trump issued an executive order that limits which nonprofit organizations qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on whether they participate in "illegal" or "harmful" activities.

Campus antisemitism: Columbia loses $400 million in government contracts

More funding is at risk of cancellation, said Leo Terrell, head of the Department of Justice's Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism.

President moves: Announcing a surge of hires, including this state flagship

Plus, a surprising resignation in Nevada and another leadership shakeup at a major Florida university.

Campus antisemitism: Trump admin is getting more aggressive

Colleges and universities under investigation for campus antisemitism now risk losing federal contracts and grants, the Department of Education warns. The first target is Columbia University.

Here is how Marcheta Evans stays strong in turbulent times

A wave of executive orders during the first month of President Donald Trump's administration has shaken St. Catherine University. But the school's president is turning confusion and anger into a beacon of reassurance.

President moves: This Florida university has finally selected its next leader

Florida Atlantic University concludes a long president search. Plus, Boston College and Maryville University find its next leaders.

President moves: What happened for these 3 leaders to resign?

Despite a welcome string of new hires, the specifics behind why the leaders of Oklahoma State University, Colorado State University Pueblo and Crowder College remain unclear.

Lawsuit warns that Trump DEI orders will stifle academic inquiry

President's actions against diversity, equity and inclusions programs are an "unconstitutional" threat to academic freedom and accessibility, a new lawsuit contends.  

Outcomes-based funding: Why it should focus on students’ earnings

Outcomes-based funding formulas could push institutions to help students secure well-paying careers, asserts this whitepaper from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity.

These 5 universities are now under investigation for anti-Semitism

The press release comes only five days after President Donald Trump released an executive order pledging to hold higher education accountable for anti-Semitisms in the wake of protests against Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.

Office of Civil Rights was very busy under Biden

The Department of Education received a record number of civil rights complaints three years in a row under former president Joe Biden's administration.

Undocumented students: 10 ways to keep their data safe

The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration shared a webinar on how colleges can support undocumented students, with particular focus on protecting sensitive information.

President moves: Alabama’s flagship leader steps down, other school transitions

The University of Alabama has enjoyed widespread success under Stuart Bell, breaking records in in-state enrollment, second-year retention rates and fundraising.

Big political win results in a narrower Title IX

Following months of public and legal pushback, the Department of Education's efforts to add LGBTQ protections to Title IX has been defeated.

President moves: A Texas-sized hire and a controversial severance package highlight this list

A changing of the guard is underway at Texas' flagship university while one president accused of "wasteful" spending was offered more than a million dollars to resign.

President’s corner: How a genuine student-first mentality propels Linda Livingstone

In the whirlwind of change occurring in college academics and athletics, the seven-year Baylor University president and NCAA board chair makes integrity a key focus to her numerous priorities.

President moves: Announcing a flurry of hires before the year’s end

At least five new presidents will be entering higher ed in 2025; one as early as January. Also: one leader mysteriously steps down.

How a looming Trump presidency is already affecting college life

President-elect Donald Trump's aggressive stance on immigration has led some institutions and related organizations to begin issuing guidance to students ahead of his inauguration.

President moves: USC, Urbana-Champaign must now look for leaders

Also: One state university system found its next leader in a retired Air Force commander, and this HBCU's president will not be returning from a leave of absence.

President moves: Miami installs a new leader as hiring intensifies

The University of Miami installed former student Joe Echevarria as its next president after he served a stint as interim leader.

President’s corner: How Doug Hicks carries a Southern staple into the modern era

Davidson College president leads a community that's inspired to support the school's mission: Connecting students to a quickly changing workforce.