For decades, universities competed for students, faculty and donors with buildings, rankings and brand. The next decade will be decided by what's humming in the basement.
Republicans are pushing for more control over the day-to-day work at colleges and universities. Democrats, meanwhile, broadly support higher education, praising it for its role in improving people's lives.
In a market defined by constraint, relevance is the new scale. Working smarter is not just about efficiency. It is about making every interaction matter.
Christopher L. Augostini takes the helm at Emory University while Tufts Provost Caroline Attardo Genco becomes the first female president at the University at Buffalo.
