leadership Archives

How enormous private capital deals are testing university oversight

Alcino Donadel - June 3, 2026

Public-private partnerships and investment deals are expanding quickly across Power Four programs, often with limited board visibility.

UF digs at DEI as another presidential search draws scrutiny

Alcino Donadel - May 26, 2026

The flagship publicly denounced DEI as “discriminatory” as criticism mounts over Stuart Bell's selection as sole presidential candidate.

Here are states’ 3 highest priorities in developing AI policy

Alcino Donadel - May 21, 2026

A growing patchwork of mandates and frameworks is standardizing how institutions deploy AI—and who remains in charge.

How Golden Gate’s big AI bet will energize fundamental changes

Alcino Donadel - May 15, 2026

President Brent White explains how AI is reshaping curriculum, global delivery and academic rigor for working adults.

The colleges pioneering change amid a teetering status quo

Alcino Donadel - May 6, 2026

Intensifying public, political and economic constraints have led some colleges to break their traditional operational models.

A wave of longtime leaders prepare to retire

Alcino Donadel - May 4, 2026

Twelve-year Virginia Tech President Jim Sands has also announced his plans to step down following a 30% rise in enrollment under his tenure.

Declines in tuition revenue signal budget risks

Micah Ward - April 10, 2026

Enrollment surges but funding lags, forcing universities to rethink budgeting and tuition strategies.

Q&A: A leader must now possess these tech skills

Micah Ward - April 1, 2026

Here's how you can upskill at the pace of tech innovation, says one edtech expert.

Why William Woods turned to a proven K12 veteran for its next chapter

Alcino Donadel - April 1, 2026

President Sarah Wisdom says her experience overseeing K12 budgets, staffing and student outcomes offers a rare but timely perspective for a small college.

New leaders step in as others exit amid growth—and scandal

Alcino Donadel - March 25, 2026

Recent presidential appointments, retirements and departures reflect enrollment gains, long tenures and institutions working to move past controversy.