Presidents

How course-sharing improved Adrian College’s bottom line

President Jeffrey Docking has helped cut the academic budget by 13% without a layoff, all while launching 38 new academic programs in five years.

How lifetime pathways will build the university of the future

Fairleigh Dickinson University President Michael Avaltroni is building a statewide network that spans a learner's journey from K12 to higher ed to the workplace.

These 10 institutions have found a new president

Iowa State University, Sonoma State University in California and a flurry of other colleges appointed new leaders in November.

3 presidents ride AI to a new era of success

The Blueprint is a bi-monthly column that analyzes strategic trends among presidents and chancellors across diverse sectors of higher education.

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

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three big resignations in mid-July during slow hiring week

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

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.

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.

President moves: Here are 8 new leaders taking over this summer

Five leaders on this list are arriving as presidents of new institutions, while three have been promoted after having served in an interim position.

How Alvernia’s valuable connection with its city spurs academic innovation

Alvernia University has created at least three new academic programs in the past year in response to regional workforce demands, President Glynis Fitzgerald says.

President moves: Two state flagship university now have leaders

The University of Alabama and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have each selected a president with a proven track record in academia and research.

Why it’s more important for students than leaders to speak out

Institutional neutrality is vital during today's widening political divisions, says Xavier University President Colleen Hanycz, who takes pride in being vocal about not being vocal.

President moves: These 4 state flagships will see big changes

Major public universities across these states are welcoming or bidding farewell to their presidents.

How President Ralls is enhancing Wake Tech’s CTE portfolio

Wake Tech President Scott Ralls is seizing the momentum on CTE education by building career-focused pathways through upskilling and stackable credentialing.

President moves: Spring is the time for several big leadership changes

Over a dozen colleges and universities are welcoming or bidding farewell to leaders as the semester winds down.

President moves: Ono leaves Ann Arbor, now sole finalist at this flagship

Also, Ivy Tech Community College hired a prominent K12 superintendent to help expand dual enrollment.

How UMass is becoming an unparalleled climate hub

University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan is positioning his five-campus system as a central link for climate technology innovation.

President moves: End of the line for this president’s remarkable 25-year career

The tenure of four out of the five presidents who've stepped down in the past two weeks spanned between three months and three years.

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.

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.

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.

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.