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Why presidents now want to redesign shared governance

AI disruption and financial stress are forcing colleges to move faster without sacrificing academic democracy.

Renowned roboticist is named Spelman College’s new president

Ayanna Howard, an A.I. expert, entrepreneur and higher education leader, is taking the helm at one of the nation's leading HBCUs.

The presidents daring to break the mold for workforce innovation

Three college presidents are dismantling tradition to deliver faster, career-ready pathways for today’s economy.

Another wave of big universities picks new leaders

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.

Several major universities have picked new presidents

The University of Florida picked a president with experience at a neighboring flagship while Northwestern University hired its new leader away from another Big 10 institution.

UF digs at DEI as another presidential search draws scrutiny

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

A wave of longtime leaders prepare to retire

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

2 big Western universities have picked new leaders

The University of Wisconsin System's Board of Regents fired President Jay Rothman saying it had "lost confidence" in the leader after an annual performance review.

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

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

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

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