The institutions that will thrive over the next decade won't necessarily be the ones with the biggest international recruitment budgets. They'll be the ones that build trusted global networks.

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.

Stalled federal grants could cause exodus of scientists and researchers from U.S. campuses.

Half of the recently hired presidents had once served in an interim capacity. Plus: An 18-year leader announces his retirement.