There are significant financial, operational and reputational risks associated with presidential turnover. If managed well, however, the transition can be productive and positive for the institution.

To reduce stigma, some colleges and universities are taking proactive steps to normalize mental health discussions and expand access to campus supportive services.

Officials at Michigan State University are scrambling to determine what impact its extensive diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs could have on the hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding that flow into the university.

Only 27% of faculty believe academic freedom is secure on their campus today, and more are toning down their writing than during the McCarthy era, according to a report from FIRE.