Presidents

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

President moves: One college restarts its search as Hawaii finds its next leader

The provost for the City University of New York makes a big move to Hawaii's sole university system. Also: Why is Madison College (Wisc.) calling for a do-over with two finalists remaining?

President’s corner: How to undo an enrollment scare with Elizabeth Meade

"I felt a black eye on me and my leadership team," the six-year Cedar Crest College president says. "I had a meeting where I said, 'Everything is on the table.'"

President moves: A narrow no-confidence vote results in this leader’s exit

Yet another president has stepped down due in part to their perceived mismanagement of campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas war. One retiring president survived a no-confidence vote two years prior.

President’s corner: Enrollment guru Mark Lombardi on the terrific power of social media

As much as social media has revolutionized Maryville University's communications strategy, it's also changed how President Lombardi listens. Plus: his thoughts on the "era of hybrid education" and learning diagnostics.

President moves: Holloway from Rutgers out, and these 2 provosts climb the ladder

Of the seven college leaders called upon to testify about antisemitism before Congress, only two remain at their post.

President’s corner: Why Hilary Link anchors herself in history for perspective, poise and innovation

Whether spearheading growth opportunities or helping sow campus harmony, Link, the "bi-cultural" scholar, carries this centuries-old, nine-word phrase with her as the leader of Drew University.

President moves: 2 leaders serving 30+ years are calling it a job well done

The longest-serving chief executive of any public university announced he will be retiring and Southern Methodist University will be looking for a new president for the first time since 1995.

President’s corner: How ‘presence’ unlocks a powerful enrollment strategy

Sacred Heart University President John Petillo credits campus' interconnectivity with tipping fall enrollment north of 2,000 first-year students.

President moves: This state flagship finds its next president amid heap of retirements

University of Vermont President Suresh Garimella will be switching coasts later this fall after the Board of Regents at the University of Arizona slated him as its next president.

President’s corner: Dr. Kadish on better protecting Jewish students

As difficult as it may be to create a universal blueprint to heal campus divisions, Touro University President Alan Kadish has some advice that any leader can follow to rid their colleges and universities of antisemitism. 

Columbia president Minouche Shafik resigns, citing post-protest threats

Nearly four months after a Congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, Shafik announced her immediate resignation, citing the abuse she and her family have endured.

President moves: Wave of retirements opens opportunity for new hires

A trio of retirement announcements and a pair of presidents stepping down—including Michael Drake of the University of California system—dominate this edition.

President’s Corner: Why a strategic “pathway” is better than a plan

Allegheny College President Ron Cole completes a record-breaking year in fundraising and revamps the school's industry collaboration.

President Moves: Morehouse’s ‘record-breaking’ leader announces retirement

David A. Thomas will leave Morehouse College having increased applications from high-achieving students and raised more funds than any of the school's previous leaders. In other moves, Berklee College of Music has picked its next president.

How ‘the gift of time’ is transforming Trinity Christian College

In this edition of President's Corner, Aaron Kuecker's of Trinity Christian College lays out the benefits of "Wellness Wednesdays," the the four-day course schedule that gives students more opportunities to connect with their futures.

Ben Sasse steps down at University of Florida after short tenure

Former U.S. senator Ben Sasse, who cited his wife's health issues and other family matters as reasons for his departure, was the second president of a major Florida university to resign in recent days.

President moves: Temple finally nabs its next leader

Temple University has unanimously selected a veteran president following three years of leadership instability. Also: another president caught in the crossfire of recent campus protests steps down.

President’s corner: How Western Governors lives its obsession with students

Eight-year President Scott Pulsipher has translated his business leadership experience at some of the most customer-centric U.S. organizations into a university "obsessed" with its students and their learning outcomes.

President moves: 3 hires as another leader changes her mind

North Carolina A&T State University eagerly awaits the arrival of an enrollment and retention guru. Marietta College in Ohio is on the hunt for a president yet again three weeks before its latest hire walked back her offer.

President moves: UCLA snatches a leader from Miami

University of Miami President Julio Frenk is switching coasts in January to take on the top job at UCLA, becoming its first Latino president. University of Washington's longtime president is sticking to her planned resignation date.

President moves: Yale taps next leader, plus more hires abound

Maurie McInnis, current president at Stony Brook University in New York, takes the reins at a tumultuous time following continued protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

President Moves: Cornell leader steps down as hiring ramps up

Cornell President Martha E. Pollack has announced she will retire on June 30 after leading the New York university for seven years. Pollack's departure marks the third Ivy League leader to step down amid political turbulence in recent months.

President’s corner: Why Ed Feasel values cultivating global citizens at Soka University

With Soka University of America about to graduate its 20th class, it's ready to become a model for other institutions, says founding faculty member and second president Ed Feasel.