University Business

APRIL 2, 2025

This page will be continuously updated as University Business monitors the changing landscape of college closings, mergers and acquisitions in the coming year and beyond. Villanova University announced on March 31 that it had entered a merger agreement with Rosemont College. Cornish College of the Arts (Wash.)

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University Business

MARCH 7, 2025

Hiring Michael Benson – West Virginia University Michael T. Benson, West Virginia University Michael Benson has large shoes to fill beginning in July when he steps in as president at West Virginia University, replacing veteran academic leader Gordon Gee, who heads into retirement. Downs – Campbell University (N.C.)

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University Business

AUGUST 25, 2023

Of the four college and university presidents whose run will end this academic year, only one is retiring on satisfying terms. However, The Ohio State University is celebrating the hiring of one military veteran and proven leader with a track record in student success for underserved students. Why was it ever revoked?

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

California is home to a disproportionately large number of the country’s public colleges and universities and higher ed employees, so its law has a sweeping impact. More than five years ago, “OLC entered into binding contracts with specific hotels through 2028,” Mathes said in an email. Census Bureau employment data.

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