Tennessee State University president to resign in spring 2024
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
Glenda Glover has been the HBCU’s leader since 2013 and seen it through issues like the state shortchanging the institution on public funding.
Montana State University president to retire at end of 2024-25 academic year
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 13, 2024
Waded Cruzado plans to step down after 15 years at the helm — a period marked by growing enrollment and rising research expenditures.
Join 29,000+
university leaders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
U.S. Lawmakers Take Aim at Another University President
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 23, 2024
Lawmakers Take Aim at Another University President Katherine Knott Tue, 04/23/2024 - 03:00 AM As Columbia’s Minouche Shafik works to calm tensions on her campus, House Republicans representing New York and others say she needs to go. Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Walden University President Michael Betz Cashing In
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Walden University President Michael Betz has sold $380,000 worth of Adtalem shares. In 2024, Walden settled a case for $28M that claimed the school systematically deceived black and female students. Adtalem, formerly known as DeVry Education, is Walden's parent company.
Columbia University President Steps Down
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 14, 2024
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigned her post effective Aug. Dr. Minouche Shafik The university has been embroiled in controversy since antiwar demonstrations reached a fever pitch in the spring of 2024.
Historian Dr. Jonathan Holloway to Lead Henry Luce Foundation Following Rutgers Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 6, 2025
Holloway, who will succeed Dr. Mariko Silver (who departed in October 2024 to lead the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts), expressed his enthusiasm for the new role. He also launched the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics in November 2024, focusing on democratic engagement and civil discourse.
Cruzado Wins 2024 Council of Fellows Mentor Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 3, 2024
Montana State University President Dr. Waded Cruzado has been named winner of the American Council on Education’s 2024 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award.
Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 26, 2025
Candace Maddox Moore, University of Maryland, College Park Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Be unapologetic about your work. I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU.
Hamline University President to Retire Following Islamophobia Controversy
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 3, 2023
On Monday, Hamline University President Fayneese Miller revealed her intention to retire following controversy surrounding Islamic artwork that brought attention to the school earlier this year. In an email to the campus community, Hamline officials announced that Miller plans to retire on June 30, 2024.
Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment.
Retention 
115
115 
Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) President and CEO Dr. Paul J. 30, 2024, bringing an end to more than two decades at the helm. Dr. Paul LeBlanc During his tenure as SNHU’s fifth president, the school grew from 2,500 students to the largest nonprofit higher ed provider in the U.S., with more than 225,000 learners.
Johnson C. Smith University President Announces June Retirement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2023
He will stay on as senior adviser until early 2024 to help the incoming president, he said. Armbrister holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from the University of Michigan.
Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking?
University Business
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The post Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking? appeared first on University Business. . “We’re seeing this with employers saying students are graduating with higher GPAs. Working in the nonprofit world helps them reframe their lens of perception,” said Pierson.
University 119
119 
President moves: 1 momentous resignation, 3 leaders enter 2024 with new prospects
University Business
JANUARY 12, 2024
Leadership at Harvard University will get to test their equanimity after a headline-worthy shakeup that shot one of the world’s most prominent institutions of higher education into the defensive on the first days of 2024. The former president describes his parting with the university as a “mutual decision.”
Leadership 98
98 
Tenure Under Fire—Again—in North Dakota
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
Tenure Under Fire—Again—in North Dakota Ryan Quinn Thu, 05/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Republican lawmakers and a university president pushed a bill last year that would diminish faculty job protections at two institutions. It failed by a hair, but the State Board of Higher Education has taken up the mantle. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
The Joys of ‘Leading From the Margins’
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Greenberg Tue, 02/27/2024 - 03:00 AM Hollins University president Mary Hinton discusses her new book, about how her identity as a Black woman from the rural South shaped her approach to college leadership. The Joys of ‘Leading From the Margins’ Susan H. Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg
University presidents discuss the future of higher education
University Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Alongside Ryan, the panel consisted of Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, Harriet Nembhard, president of Harvey Mudd College and Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan. The post University presidents discuss the future of higher education appeared first on University Business.
Presidents’ Alliance Reaffirms Higher Education’s “Steadfast Commitment” to Immigrant, Refugee, and International Students
Higher Education Inquirer
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
For Immediate Release: November 6, 2024 Contact: Michael Earls at michael@npagency.com Washington D.C. – The Alliance is composed of 550+ college and university presidents and chancellors of public and private colleges and universities, enrolling over five million students in 42 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Students 40
40 
Holloway to Step Down as President of Rutgers University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Rutgers University President Dr. Jonathan Holloway has said that he will step down as president of the public New Jersey institution at the end of the 2024-2025 academic school year. Serving as the university president has been an enormous privilege and responsibility,” said Holloway. “I
University 102
102 
Rutger’s Eatman to Chair AAC&U Board of Directors, And Other Newly Elected Officers
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Eatman Six new directors and board officers were elected during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, D.C. James Madison University President Dr. Jonathan R. Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson was elected treasurer.
Deans 114
114 
AJC, Hillel International Expand Partnership to Counter Antisemitism
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 28, 2024
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International are expanding their partnership to deepen the organizations’ critical work with college and university presidents and administrators to combat rising antisemitism on campus. Following the publication of the U.S.
Organization 106
106 
Southern New Hampshire University President Paul J. LeBlanc to Step Down
Campus Technology
DECEMBER 13, 2023
After 20 years of leadership, President and CEO Paul J. LeBlanc of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has announced he will step down as of July 1, 2024.
University of Austin, the self-proclaimed antidote to college campus ‘illiberalism,’ is now accepting fall 2024 applications
University Business
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
After announcing its founding in 2021, the University of Austin has won approval to issue liberal arts degrees and is now accepting undergraduate students for fall 2024, The Texas Tribune reports. I mean that quite literally…” the university stated on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Alabama State Launches Women’s Flag Football
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2024
Alabama State University’s Department of Athletics has announced its plans to launch a competitive women's flag football program in the 2024-25 academic year. The program will be the first at a Division 1 historically Black college or university, according to officials.
International Women’s Day: ¼ of the Top 200 Higher Ed Leaders Worldwide are Women
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 8, 2024
The 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released, and analysis reveals that, for the first time, 50 of the top 200 institutions are led by women. Since the eighties, women comprised a majority on college campuses while institutional leadership remained predominantly male.
Academia 111
111 
Fuentes Earns the AAHHE Mildred García Founders' Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education has announced its 2024 AAHHE Mildred Garcia Founders' Award recipient, Dr. David A.
Equity 106
106 
On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
I have visions of grandeur, seeing him rise to a university president, or the CEO of a major foundation or think tank committed to educational outcomes and closing achievement gaps,” says Albert. It’s one of the reasons Albert has pushed Williams to put himself first and to complete his terminal degree. “I
Recruitment 112
112 
College Presidents Come Together to Uphold Democratic Ideals
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In a recent press release, Stetson University President Christopher F. In 2024, the consortium plans to implement campus-specific programs aligned with the Civic Commitments. James Madison University will require incoming students to begin building civic dialogue skills through e-learning and on-campus activities.
College 98
98 
DeSantis Proposes Defunding DEI Programs at Florida Universities
Insight Into Diversity
JANUARY 31, 2023
Ron DeSantis announced plans on Tuesday to defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Florida’s colleges and universities. The proposals are part of DeSantis’ new legislative package for reforming higher education in the state to push back against “identity politics and indoctrination,” according to a press release.
Liberal Arts 111
111 
University of Utah Showcases Positive Impacts of Diversity
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The scorecard comes in light of University President Taylor Randall’s statement on HB 261 that a “deep assessment” of university policies and processes would be conducted “as part of the work to understand the new law.” HB 261 goes into effect in Utah July 1, 2024.
University 98
98 
US recognises Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The HBCU Institutional Leaders were announced on September 10, 2024, in advance of the Annual National HBCU Week Conference , which identifies tangible opportunities to connect federal and private resources to the HBCU community.
Institution 102
102 
“Cracks in the system”: Ontario universities project $1bn in losses
The PIE News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Federal changes in January imposing a 35% cap on international study permits are projected to cause financial losses of more than $300m in 2024/25, doubling to more than $600m the following year, the organisation representing Ontario’s universities has predicted.
Allocate 105
105 
Ana Morett
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 23, 2024
School: Weber State University Major: Business Administration Year: Senior Ana Morett , majoring in business administration and professional sales at Weber State University, put in work on the tennis court to be named Big Sky Conference League MVP.
Possible major cuts to come with UNL budget reallocation - Josie Golka, Daily Nebraskan
Economics and Change in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln explores budget cuts and program changes, obscure major programs may be on the chopping block. These program cuts come as impacts of the $58 million predicted university budget deficit by the end of the 2024-25 school year, as reported by university President Ted Carter in June.
Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Their insights along with those from four focus groups identified the leadership traits necessary to succeed in the current climate.
College 125
125 
Masters and PhDs exempt from caps as Canada preps PGWP and visa changes
The PIE News
JANUARY 22, 2024
One university president told the Star – the first to report on Universities Canada’s memo – that authorities will need to make a distinction between publicly assisted and private institutions.
Institution 128
128 
Dr. Ellen M. Granberg, George Washington University
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
George Washington University President Dr. Ellen M. The nationally recognized scholar in the sociology of self, identity, and mental health has also served as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Provost 93
93 
McDonough Promotes Student Voter Engagement
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 11, 2024
Raritan Valley Community College President, Michael McDonough, has been selected to serve on the Presidents’ Council of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge in 2024. Brad Mortensen, president of Weber State University, will chair the council.
Students 52
52 
Here are 2 ways global higher education is floundering post-pandemic
University Business
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In his final three months as head of the International Association of University Presidents, Fernando León García notices a troubling trend brewing. Despite members’ commitment to globalizing education and eradicating inequity, colleges and universities are slowly reverting to old habits. Not only did the U.S.
Fontbonne University in Missouri to close due to budget problems and declining enrollment - JIM SALTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Economics and Change in Higher Education
MARCH 23, 2024
University President Nancy Blattner said in a statement that Fontbonne will not accept freshmen for the fall 2024 semester, but will continue with classes through summer 2025. University leaders will work with faculty and staff to help them find new positions elsewhere, she said. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
University 52
52 
A review of HE policy? It’s déjà vu all over again
SRHE
OCTOBER 15, 2024
There was no review straddling the July 2024 general election, perhaps because the last government was too obsessed with culture wars and fighting amongst themselves. Government restricted visas for the families of students, hitting postgraduate recruitment hard in 2024. Each initiative was kicked back. So what is to be done?
Policy 72
72 
President moves: Shake-up in Louisiana moves two leaders. This Virginian leaves the West Coast
University Business
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Two University of Louisiana System leaders have changed the state’s dynamic in the past two weeks as they pursue new opportunities within the state’s framework, which has drawn some pushback. Davis will remain in his position through the year and the beginning of 2024.
Inclusivity 98
98 
West Virginia: outcry over “unprecedented” language cuts
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Gordon Gee, the university was set to cut 169 faculty positions and more than 30 degree programs. The cuts, which originally included the entire department of world languages, literatures and linguistics, are a response to a $45million budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. Faculty were warmly received by students protesting the uni.
Provost 104
104 
Meet Your New Graduate and Adult Learner
EAB
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Infographic Meet Your New Graduate and Adult Learner Insights from EAB's Survey of 3,800+ Prospective Students The proportion of adult learners from Gen Z is expected to double in the coming years, from 31% of the adult learner population in 2024 to 60% of adult learners in 2031.
Let's personalize your content