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Despite high interest, continuing education programs are sputtering

Although 71% of respondents attested to senior leadership supporting continuing education programs, staffing challenges and access to its data are reportedly getting worse, according to a new study from Modern Campus.

These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

Despite recent pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion among several states, a number of colleges have recently hired presidents based on their commitment to that principle. Several are also coming in as either the first woman or the first of their race or ethnicity to lead their school.

After a ‘no confidence’ vote, JSU sits its seventh president since 2010

Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony's commitment to "integrity; also, transparency and accountability" will attempt to right the wrongs of their most recent president—and maybe even those that came before him.

Overhaul at Florida’s New College starts big, ousts sitting president

DeSantis' vision for a conservative-leaning New College of Florida has begun with the removal of sitting president Patricia Okker, replacing her with former education commissioner and GOP Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran.

Nearly 40% of college supervisors say they’re looking for work

Higher education leaders cite inadequate pay, burdensome workloads and lack of training and support among their list of concerns.

Thanks to her “unshakable confidence,” Columbia University names its first female president

Leading economist and current President of the London School of Economics and Political Science Minouche Shafik will take office on July 1.

George Washington University elects first woman president

The largest university in D.C. has named Ellen Granberg president, the first woman to occupy the position in the school's history.

After spearheading Sweet Briar’s revival, President Meredith Woo will step down

Woo, who will leave the institution in 2024, drove enrollment with tuition cuts and overhauled Sweet Briar's curriculum after the college nearly closed.

Here are the top 10 higher education stories of 2022

College rankings, university presidents and politics were top of mind for college leaders clicking on UB Daily throughout the year.

Why Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne is under investigation

The university's leader has drawn scrutiny from prominent research journals as signs of potential scientific misconduct have emerged. Allegations first surfaced several years ago on PubPeer, an online forum that allows scientists to address concerns in publications.