The latest slate of retirements and departures extends a wave of leadership transitions since fall classes began.

Massachusetts has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in private college closures: Twenty-seven — including Wheelock, Mount Ida College, Newbury College, Hampshire College and Anna Maria College — have closed or announced plans to close here since 2014.

The University of Michigan's focus on mental health applies a modern twist on a decades-old practice: Covering grades for incoming students.

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. […]