Leadership and Governance

Administration takes big steps in breaking up Education Department

More of the agency's responsibilities are being handed off to other departments, which will take control of workforce programs, college access and child care.

LSU restructures its leadership hierarchy as 3 proven presidents retire

LSU’s board has split its top leadership for the first time in over a decade, naming Wade Rousse as system president and James Dalton as flagship campus chancellor

Finding the right match: Fundamentals of a successful merger

In an era defined by mounting financial pressure, the question is no longer if a merger or acquisition might be necessary, but what makes a deal successful.

AI at HBCUs: High engagement and big potential

Historical barriers to funding and support aren't stopping HBCUs from finding key partners to drive innovation in the classroom and back-end operations.

AI drives one university into the ‘epicenter of the future’

Some colleges are slowly deploying generative AI into academics and operations. San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson is championing a vision of “AI everywhere.”

Three ways leaders can build lasting university partnerships

Thanks to a new partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania is now moving "at the pace of K12 policy,” not “the pace of the Ivy League."

Here are 6 ways data analytics will change in higher ed

AI has spawned a web of technologies and practices that can improve strategic decision-making and streamline operations.

5 new presidents are taking the helm across higher ed

Eduardo M. Peñalver, now president of Seattle University and former dean of Cornell Law School, has been selected as the 49th president of Georgetown University.

University of Arizona is the latest to reject Trump’s compact

The deal offerings preferential treatment in exchange for capping tuition rates, restricting international enrollment and ending DEI programs, among other concessions.

Insider study reveals massive concern over college athletics

Four out of five presidents stated that college athletics are headed in a "negative direction" in the age of NIL and athlete revenue sharing, according to this NCAA survey.

President Birge’s best advice after his 10th year at the helm

"It takes four years just to learn the role and then another couple of years to figure out what to do with it," James Birge says, who will soon retire from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

How campus operations can pivot to face each new challenge

Strategic partnerships, increased investment in technology and operational consolidations lead the push for greater efficiency and innovation.

Trump targets 9 schools with new funding demands

The Department of Education implores these universities to return to standardized testing, limit international students and freeze tuition for five years.

Hoax threats disrupt more than a dozen colleges this week

A wave of bomb threats sent Tuesday morning to 11 schools is estimated to have affected over one million students and cost $60 million to campus operations.

President moves: Hiring slows, exits pick up through September

At least 10 leaders have announced their coming retirements or resigned in the past two weeks.

Creating a people-first culture at Southern New Hampshire University

President Lisa Marsh Ryerson vows to drive digital innovation at this online juggernaut with a relentless focus on students—and the staff that support them.

Budget cuts: What schools have announced them—and who may be next

Colleges are reducing tenured faculty and staff positions, eliminating academic programs, closing libraries and more.

Here’s how to tackle this root cause for tech burnout

Colleges racing to modernize back-end technology are leaving their staff without the guidance they need, according to recent reports.

A slew of presidents plan retirement, resign as fall semester enters full swing

Michael Schill resigned from Northwestern University last week, concluding a turbulent three-year tenure marred by political pressure and campus protests.

How these 3 new presidents are approaching their first fall semester

First-year students aren't the only fresh faces on campus. What do these leaders' strategic similarities tell us about higher ed this academic year?

These 3 interim leaders net permanent role

Also, the president of Howard University in D.C. has stepped down a little less than two years into his tenure.

Here’s how free college is jump-starting this CUNY president’s workforce vision

Bronx Community College President Larry Johnson Jr. is using data to expand workforce program innovation as 16,500 New Yorkers now rush to enroll in high-demand career fields.

How to support your weary technology staff

It takes more than counseling and therapy to keep your IT and cybersecurity pros from applying elsewhere in the next year, according to this survey from EDUCAUSE.

Career prep now starts in 5th grade, feds say

The Trump Administration is prioritizing workforce development in schools to fill jobs in high-demand areas.

Several colleges find new leaders as academic year begins

One of Michigan's longest-serving leaders announces his retirement as institutions in Ohio and Pennsylvania promote their interim presidents.

Rising seniors: Why university retirement communities are the new business boon

These institutions are rushing to capitalize on university retirement communities to cater to an aging U.S. population and diversify revenue streams.

Why this new president will double down on the liberal arts

First-time President Brooke Barnett looks to propel Florida's oldest college into a new age for higher education while maintaining a timeless focus on a quality liberal arts education.

‘Radical shift’: New laws are placing limits on higher ed

State lawmakers in 2025 have pitched dozens of bills to "extend a web of control" over colleges and universities, according to a prominent watchdog group.

Why this small university’s campus sale offers new look for sector

Notre Dame de Namur's 96.5-acre sale mirrors a strategic pivot among small private colleges that have downsized, specialized and digitized in recent years.

Three big resignations in mid-July during slow hiring week

One leader is stepping down just a month after signing a contract renewal.

The 5 schools under investigation for undocumented student scholarships

The Department of Education is deciding whether universities' scholarships for documented students are violating anti-discrimination law under Title IV.

How to energize growth while keeping a small school feel

New Chancellor Daniel Pullin has co-authored a 10-year strategic plan to steer Texas Christian University's growth alongside its increasingly prominent city, Fort Worth.

Big Department of Ed layoffs OK’d by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump has the authority to cut half the Department of Education's staff.

President moves: These three interim leaders have proven their worth

Half of the recently hired presidents had once served in an interim capacity. Plus: An 18-year leader announces his retirement.

President’s corner: How Kettering catapulted its successful STEM model

President Robert McMahan believes Kettering's work-based learning programs will inspire many other universities over the next 10 to 20 years.