leadership Archives

This gamble on a historic HBCU’s revival inches closer to the finish line

Alcino Donadel - March 3, 2026

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

6 ways to build a strong leadership team in a scary higher ed landscape

Alcino Donadel - February 25, 2026

Converging market pressures require a balancing act of agility and strong resolve from executive leadership. Can your institution weather the storm?

A spotlight on recent leadership transitions in higher ed

Alcino Donadel - February 20, 2026

President Jonathan Brand eyes a finish date for his 16-year tenure at Cornell College. Also, two presidents have announced their retirements.

Here are 3 ways to mine AI for insights, and do it safely

Alcino Donadel - February 16, 2026

Administrators fueled by insight from AI must remain "in the driver's seat" and be vigilant about protecting private institutional data.

To remain competitive, these 3 presidents chose collaboration

Alcino Donadel - January 30, 2026

Private colleges today are sharing their academics and operations with other institutions more intimately than once imagined.

These state flagships have found new presidents

Alcino Donadel - January 23, 2026

Plus, this Atlanta-based HBCU board has reinstated the president it had terminated just one week ago.

How course-sharing improved Adrian College’s bottom line

Alcino Donadel - January 9, 2026

President Jeffrey Docking has helped cut the academic budget by 13% without a layoff, all while launching 38 new academic programs in five years.

President moves: A surge of hires strike before the new year

Alcino Donadel - December 19, 2025

At least six new presidents have been appointed in December, several of whom currently lead other institutions.

LSU restructures its leadership hierarchy as 3 proven presidents retire

Alcino Donadel - November 10, 2025

LSU’s board has split its top leadership for the first time in over a decade, naming Wade Rousse as system president and James Dalton as flagship campus chancellor

Career outcomes improve for college students, but gaps remain

Michelle Centamore - October 27, 2025

While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful work—and many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.