Gordon Gee to leave West Virginia University presidency in June 2025
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The longtime administrator said he wants to take a faculty spot in the public flagship’s College of Law.
Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2025
Before entering the corporate world, Scott built a foundation in academia as a biology professor at Norfolk State University and served in administrative roles at Boston College and Spelman College. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Norfolk State University and a Ph.D.
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What Is a University President to Do?
Academe Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
.” In interview after interview with faculty members in Florida, the investigating committee, which I co-chaired, “heard repeated complaints not only about the silence of their campus and system administrators but also about…
Temple University president resigns
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 29, 2023
Image: Temple University president Jason Wingard resigned abruptly on Tuesday after less than two years on the job, the Board of Trustees announced. A board statement released Tuesday praised Wingard for his contributions to the university while touching lightly on the challenges that persisted under his leadership.
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.
Forging a Bond: Black and Jewish Communities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and Robert Kraft’s Foundation brought a diverse group of Black and Jewish students, faculty and administrators together for a series of Unity Dinners across the nation. The dinners - which kicked off at the National Civil and Human Rights Museum in Atlanta before moving to George Washington University in D.C.
Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The same report found that Black/African American administrators in higher education were just 8% of all senior leaders. How did this small percentage of Black administrators facilitate their success against the odds? Black university leaders had a deep desire to serve as the mentors and role models that many of them never had.
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Columbia Administration, Student Organizers Talks Fail
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 29, 2024
Columbia University administration leaders and student organizers failed to reach agreement in negotiations that might have included the university’s divestment from Israel.
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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 26, 2025
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. Her mentors at ASU, Briscoe says, truly encouraged her to understand the significance of education and valuing Black thought.
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Scholars Respond to the Death of a University Administrator
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 17, 2024
Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey Lincoln University In an email sent on the day of her death , Candia-Bailey, who served as vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, a historically Black university, accused Dr. John Moseley, the university's president, of harassment and bullying. “You
Texas Southern University President Retires, Two Years After Taking Job
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 27, 2023
Crumpton-Young Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. It was unclear if Crumpton-Young, who previously served as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Morgan State University in Baltimore, had secured another position. Crumpton-Young is leaving the school, just two years into the job.
Whither the College or University Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Partly, it’s because fewer college presidents are academics who compiled a scholarly reputation before taking on leadership posts and who continued to speak out about higher education even after their retirement from office. In a thoughtful 2017 opinion piece in The Washington Post , the prolific higher education observer Jeffrey J.
5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion
University Business
MARCH 28, 2024
The following five tips will help college and university presidents remain committed to supporting DEI on their campuses: Don’t assume. First of all, the most helpful piece of advice a president can take at this moment is to not make assumptions about where DEI currently stands on your campus. They are clear and mission-driven.
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Temple University President Resigns, Ending Short Tenure
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 29, 2023
Given the urgent matters now facing the university, particularly campus safety, the board and the administration will ensure the highest level of focus on these serious issues,” wrote Mitchell Morgan, chair of Temple’s board of trustees.
Report: Higher Education Administration Pay Soars as Faculty Pay Lags
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 26, 2024
The report revealed that growth in salaries for college and university presidents continued to outpace the growth in full-time faculty salaries; president salaries in 2023–24 ranged from $259,000 at public associate institutions without ranking systems to over $912,000 at private-independent doctoral universities.
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Sonoma State President Retires Amid Protest Controversy
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 17, 2024
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee has left his role mere days after striking a controversial deal with pro-Palestinian protesters on campus that brought a rebuke from California State University System leaders, who accused Lee of “insubordination” and placed him on administrative leave.
Cal State LA Protesters Occupy Building With President Inside
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 14, 2024
Over 50 protesters at California State University, Los Angeles, occupied a student services building for hours Wednesday night, barricading multiple administrators—including university President Berenecea Johnson Eanes—inside with them, the Los Angeles Times reported.
‘Compliance U’: Colleges and universities are facing new legal complexities
University Business
JANUARY 30, 2025
Colleges and universities already worrying about maintaining their relevance to prospective students and the workforce are also now entrenched in a new drama few are adequately prepared for: the increasing litigation and compliance involved in the sector. It is a vexing challenge every day.”
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University president is cleared of bullying in Black academic’s suicide
University Business
MARCH 25, 2024
The president of Lincoln University in Missouri will remain in his position, the institution decided after an investigation into the suicide of a Black administrator found no evidence that he had bullied her, according to university officials. Read more from NBC News.
Report: Higher education administration pay soars as faculty pay Lags
University Business
JUNE 27, 2024
The report revealed that growth in salaries for college and university presidents continued to outpace the growth in full-time faculty salaries; president salaries in 2023–24 ranged from $259,000 at public associate institutions without ranking systems to over $912,000 at private-independent doctoral universities.
President’s corner: How a genuine student-first mentality propels Linda Livingstone
University Business
JANUARY 3, 2025
While this fires up sports fans, it forces NCAA administrators to discuss how to restructure the organization.Throughout the potential upheaval , Livingstone confirms that she is committed to maintaining academic integrity across higher ed.
Pollard to Receive Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy Vanguard Award
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 4, 2024
Pollard Oakwood University President Dr. Leslie N. Yancy Vanguard Award, bestowed upon HBCU presidents who demonstrate steady and transformative leadership. “It honors Yancy’s legacy as a scholar among African American women known for her work as an American academic, professor, and administrator.
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.
Partnership Boosts Diversity in Medical Education
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
This is DMU’s first collaboration with a historically Black university, reinforcing its commitment to prepare compassionate, highly skilled professionals while expanding access to underrepresented groups in health sciences. Additionally, they can begin as early as the summer between their sophomore and junior years.
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Bridge Programs Over Troubled Water
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 24, 2023
Rice University president Reginald DesRoches launched his career as a civil engineer–turned–higher ed administrator back in the early 1980s, when he joined a summer bridge program for students from underrepresented backgrounds before his freshman year at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Dr. Ivy Taylor Leaves Rust College Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 11, 2023
Rodney Bennett , former president of University of Southern Mississippi, stepped down after. In March, Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson was put on administrative leave and later let go. And last month, Alcorn State University President Dr. Felecia Nave departed from the role.
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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips
EAB
APRIL 17, 2023
Blogs Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips Health care administration programs are increasingly attractive to both students and employers. Here are four components of a successful health care administration program—and profiles of five institutions succeeding in this market.
Using Technology to Upgrade Higher Ed Branding and Marketing: Changing Higher Ed podcast 218 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Nuno Fernandes
The Change Leader, Inc.
JULY 30, 2024
This episode provides valuable insights for university presidents, board members, and administrators seeking to enhance their institution's brand value and market position through strategic use of technology in an increasingly competitive higher education landscape.
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Interim FAMU President Calls for Bulk Resignation
Insight Into Diversity
AUGUST 23, 2024
The scandal led to the resignation of FAMU President Larry Robinson, who was succeeded by interim President Tim Beard. In response to the fallout from the donation, Beard requested the resignation of all 19 senior administrators in his leadership team earlier this week.
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Dr. Charles L. Welch Appointed President and CEO of AASCU
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
A first-generation college student, Welch holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Arkansas, a master's in political management from The George Washington University; and a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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Protesters Disrupt Larry Summers’s Wealth Tax Speech at Stanford
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 4, 2025
Protesters last week disrupted a Stanford University Democracy and Disagreement course in protest of guest speaker and former Harvard University president Larry Summers, according to a statement from Stanford officials. Treasury secretary during the Clinton administration and is currently the Charles W.
Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 17, 2024
With their highly visible public platforms and extensive professional networks, university presidents are uniquely positioned to go beyond tactical responses and drive holistic cultural change. Meaningful change on college campuses requires that university presidents and chancellors lead the charge.
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Bob Jones Board Chair Quits Amid Conflict With President
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 7, 2023
Last week, Bob Jones University president Steve Pettit announced his resignation. The Greenville News reported that a press release said, “Late this afternoon, I was notified that Bob Jones University Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. John Lewis has resigned effective immediately.” Hide by line?:
Tennessee Tech still investigating, enforcing event ban on LGBTQ+ and theater groups that hosted drag show
FIRE
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Spooky season came early last month for Tennessee Technological University President Phil Oldham, who claimed he was “disturbed ” after watching a viral video clip of a student-run drag show at the university’s Backdoor Playhouse. And they’ve been left uncertain about the future of their expressive rights at Tennessee Tech.
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. It has been my pleasure to mentor these fellows,” she said.
Texas A&M Reaches $1 Million Settlement with Black Journalism Professor Over Hiring Issue
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 4, 2023
In the wake of the controversy, several Texas A&M administrators resigned including the university's president, Dr. Katherine Banks. The offer of a tenure-track position was ultimately reduced to a one-year appointment from which she could be fired at any time, McElroy said. She rejected the offer.
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The State of EdTech: OPMs, 2U Bankruptcy, and Implications for Higher Ed: Changing Higher Education podcast 219 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Phil Hill
The Change Leader, Inc.
AUGUST 6, 2024
This episode provides valuable insights for university presidents, board members, and administrators seeking to understand and navigate the complex environment of educational technology, online program management, and regulatory changes in an increasingly digital and competitive higher education environment.
Interim Texas A&M University president sets new tone for reforms planned under his predecessor
University Business
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Texas A&M University’s Interim President Mark Welsh III told faculty and staff in College Station on Wednesday that the university will largely stay the course on many unpopular organizational changes initiated by his predecessor. Read more from The Texas Tribune.
After a Successful Tenure, Hauser Prepares to Pass the Torch
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 26, 2024
She had once told the former president of Metro State University of Denver, Dr. Stephen M. Jordan, that she would consider becoming a university president if she could lead CMC. She’s solidified the administration, faculty, and staff, which was previously prone to attrition. Don’t be shy to say that’s a dream job.”
On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
That philosophy, and his dedication to achieving his goals, inspired Dr. Katrice Albert, a veteran higher education administrator, to ask him to consider joining her where she serves as vice president of community relations at UK. If you’re not ready to disrupt it, you’re not ready to do it.”
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Namesake Trustee Removed From Gardner-Webb Board
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 22, 2023
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New presidents: Take some advice from this six-year veteran
University Business
MAY 8, 2023
While the pandemic is often partly blamed for the recent surge in presidential departures, the trend of shorter tenure among college and university presidents has been underway for several years. Indeed, a recent American Council on Education report noted that, in 2022, presidents had been in their position an average of 5.9
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DeSantis bans DEI in Florida, calling it “discrimination, exclusion and indoctrination”
University Business
MAY 16, 2023
As the Spring semester ends, administration across Florida’s public colleges and universities will have to work quickly to descale most programs or resources related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Moreover, the bill places higher accountability on university presidents to fire faculty. On Monday, Gov.
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Brown University Reinstates Test Requirements
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 6, 2024
After months of deliberation, Brown University administrators announced the reinstatement of SAT/ACT testing requirements across the institution. The new policy will launch with next year’s application cycle, effective for the class of 2029.
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