Colleges and universities across the country are betting on leaders with records in student success, community partnerships and economic development.

Even after being ousted as the Virginia Military Institute’s first Black superintendent last summer, retired Major General Cedric Wins said Monday at a higher education-focused conference in Washington D.C. that by helping to examine and improve governing boards for Virginia’s public colleges and universities on a state commission, he is committing another act of service. […]

Ayanna Howard, an A.I. expert, entrepreneur and higher education leader, is taking the helm at one of the nation's leading HBCUs.

Chris Rey is towing Barber-Scotia College in North Carolina back to federal accreditation. Can it adapt to a new higher education landscape?