Half of all institutions that have announced closures this year are affiliated with Christian or Catholic denominations, according to this University Business tracker.

Trustees do not need to be CFOs, but they do need to understand the financial drivers that determine whether an institution is stable, vulnerable, or on a slow glide path toward distress.

For institutions focused on long-term academic reputation and measurable student outcomes, the question isn't just whether live sports generate excitement — it's whether athletics also contribute to student success. A growing body of research indicates a positive connection between athletics and student engagement. Studies across multiple institutional types have found that students who participate in […]