A growing number of U.S. colleges are turning to retired military officers to lead their institutions, valuing their backgrounds in strategy, management and crisis response. Leaders say their new roles reflect a continued commitment to public service and developing future generations.
As student-athletes capitalize on their personal brands, new opportunities—and liabilities—are emerging for universities, athletic conferences, donors and sponsors.
Historical barriers to funding and support aren't stopping HBCUs from finding key partners to drive innovation in the classroom and back-end operations.
College students in the U.S. say financial strain, political turmoil, loneliness and job uncertainty are weighing heavily on them. From tuition costs to visa worries, students are trying to stay hopeful while navigating mounting pressures on campus and beyond.
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."
New College of Florida, a small public liberal arts school, said it would agree to a set of White House conditions in exchange for federal funding preferences, becoming the first institution to say it would sign on.
While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful work—and many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.
