How college leaders can articulate higher education’s ROI — beyond earnings
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Officials can point to several personal and societal benefits imparted by a college degree, argues one former university president.
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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Georgetown University's President to Step Down, Following Health Challenges
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
DeGioia—the longest serving President of Georgetown University—announced on Thursday that he was stepping down due to ongoing health concerns. in Philosophy from the Jesuit institution—worked his way up the ranks to become college president, a position that he held for 23 years.
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.
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. Adtalem also owns the Chamberlain College of Nursing and medical schools in the Carribean. Adtalem also owns the Chamberlain College of Nursing and medical schools in the Carribean.
Whither the College or University Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Failed searches for college presidents are now commonplace. Given the pay, benefits and prestige, candidates for college presidencies aren’t in short supply. But finding an effective president who can navigate the academy’s rough waters is tough.
MESA Open Letter to US and Canadian College and University Presidents
Academe Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2023
BY THE MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA The following statement by the president of the Middle East Studies Association and the chair of that association’s Committee on Academic Freedom was published online on December 18.
5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion
University Business
MARCH 28, 2024
There’s new momentum building on college and university campuses to rescue and reinvigorate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, vital initiatives that have been the target of a coordinated national assault for over a year. Integrate DEI or DEIB into your college or university’s mission statement.
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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.
Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 26, 2025
Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Early on, Briscoe saw herself as a student leader.
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.
The Glass Cliff in Higher Education—Challenges Faced by Women University Presidents: Changing Higher Ed podcast 245 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Lori Varlotta
The Change Leader, Inc.
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm speaks welcomes Dr. Lori Varlotta, former president of Hiram College and California Lutheran University and current Distinguished Professor of Higher Education Leadership at Cal Lutheran back to the show.
Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington Announces Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 27, 2023
Savannah State University President Dr. Kimberly Ballard-Washington will step down from her role at the end of the fiscal year, after four years at SSU’s helm, Savannah Morning News reported. I will continue to advocate for the needs of our University. Kimberly Ballard-Washington In an Apr.
Norwich University President Out
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 8, 2024
Norwich University president Mark Anarumo is out after three years leading the private military college in Vermont, a decision that Anarumo told VTDigger was “mutual.” University officials have been tight-lipped about his departure.
Lumina Convening Focuses on the Power of HBCUs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A Lumina Foundation convening brought together leaders from historically Black colleges and universities to engage with researchers, policy experts and the philanthropic community to strategize on the future of these storied institutions.
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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men.
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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.
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Out Now: IHE’s 2025 Survey of College and University Presidents
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Inside Higher Eds full 2025 Survey of College and University Presidents, conducted with Hanover Research, is out now. The survey picked the brains of 298 presidents of two- and four-year institutions, public and private, on the following timely issues:
Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick on creating real, lasting diversity in corporate America
University Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Frederick is the 17th president of Howard University, one of 107 historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S., Drew Professor of Surgery at the Howard University College of Medicine. The post Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick is the distinguished Charles R.
Jarvis Christian University President and CEO Dr. Lester C. Newman Announces June Retirement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Jarvis Christian University President and CEO Dr. Lester C. During his tenure at Jarvis, he brought the school out of financial danger, improved enrollment, bolstered athletics, expanded educational programs, and led the school through its transition from a college to a university. Newman will retire in June.
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith to Retire at End of Spring Semester
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2023
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith, the leader of Oklahoma's only historically Black college and university (HBCU), has announced his retirement, KOSU reported.
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.
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Johnson C. Smith University President Announces June Retirement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2023
Smith University (JCSU) President Clarence Armbrister will retire in June. Armbrister – the 14th president of the historically Black college and university (HBCU) – broke the news in a message to students Jan. Clarence D.
Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 16, 2025
Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.
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‘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. The symposium, hosted by Touro Law, was recorded and published on its website.
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Temple University President Resigns, Ending Short Tenure
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 29, 2023
At one point, a college education was seen as the ticket to career success and advancement, but we live in a capitalist society, and we know what happens when money is at stake,” Wingard wrote in a 2022 opinion piece.
Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 7, 2023
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.
FIRE urges Reps to vote NO on House resolution targeting university presidents
FIRE
DECEMBER 13, 2023
HR927 threatens freedom of expression on college campuses by admonishing the presidents for rightly standing up to calls for blanket censorship of students.
President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’
University Business
MARCH 14, 2025
Belmont University President Greg Jones may have crafted the most authentic initiative for the Tennessee-based liberal arts college after striking a unique partnership with global superstar legend Dolly Parton. Higher education tends to push things into disciplines that separate people from one another, Jones says.
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Biden on University Presidencies
Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 24, 2022
“Three universities came to me and said they wanted to interview me to consider my being a president of the university,” Biden said, without naming them. “And my wife, who’s a professor at a community college—she has two master’s and a Ph.D.,
Whiteness Defines Expected Qualifications for American College Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Supreme Court heard arguments regarding race-conscious admissions policies, higher education stakeholders gathered to discuss the barriers keeping more women and people of color from becoming college and university presidents. According to 2021 data, 60% of the University of California (UC) chancellors are white.
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Adams Resigns as President of Knoxville College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 20, 2024
has resigned his post as president of Knoxville College. Adams, who serves as the college’s 31st president, announced his decision to step down from the role June 18. 30, to transition the historically Black college into new leadership. Bowie, chair of the Knoxville College Board of Trustees.
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Vermont State University President Parwinder Grewal Steps Down from Role Months Before School's Launch
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 17, 2023
He cited personal reasons for his leave, according to Vermont State Colleges spokesperson Katherine Levasseur. “As Parwinder Grewal Grewal’s departure comes after less than a year in the leadership role. We appreciate you spending the time with us and working so hard.”
How much money do college and university presidents make?
University Business
JANUARY 5, 2024
The president of Thomas Jefferson University was the best-paid private college president in the country, making a total of more than $8.4 Both his base pay and total compensation exceed that of other private college presidents. With an acceptance rate of 87%, Thomas Jefferson University is ranked No.
The College President’s Role During Times of Crisis
Higher Education Today
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
By Devorah Lieberman As we approach the end of 2023, in an era marked by heightened challenges around the world, it has never been more important for university presidents to serve as steadfast institutional leaders during times of crisis.
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Self Awareness and Emotional Intelligence Integral for College Presidency Effectiveness
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor at Howard University. Over 700 college and university presidents have responded to a new survey, providing a glimpse into the ever-evolving higher education landscape. Those aspiring to be presidents now see the competencies needed,” said Dr. Shawn M.
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Dr. Ivy Taylor Leaves Rust College Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 11, 2023
As of May 7, Dr. Ivy Taylor, president of Rust College, is no longer with the school, bringing an end to her almost three-year tenure as the institution’s head, Mississippi Today reported. Dr. Ivy Taylor It is unclear whether Taylor – appointed in June 2020 as the school’s first female president – stepped down or was fired.
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An Unrecognized Bias Contributing to the Gender Gap in the College Presidency
Higher Education Today
MARCH 6, 2023
Jack This blog post is part of the American College President Study body of work generously supported by the TIAA Institute. ACE will release The American College President: 2023 Edition on April 14. Since the founding of American higher education, college and university presidents have generally been White men—even.
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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 17, 2024
Gender-based violence, harassment, and sexual assault continue to be rampant on college campuses across the country. Specifically, the time has come for college presidents to step up and lead the fight for the safety of our campus communities. Faculty and staff are also at risk of harm.
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Colleges have a responsibility to support students with intellectual disabilities
University Business
MAY 15, 2024
Colleges and universities nationwide continue to grapple with demographic shifts, fiscal challenges and the lasting impacts of the pandemic. Students with intellectual disability attend college at the lowest rate of students from any disability category. Approximately 6.5
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University presidents discuss the future of higher education
University Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Futures Initiative, a program under the office of the executive vice president, hosted a panel Thursday — titled “University Futures: A President’s Panel” — between four university and college presidents. Read more at The Cavalier Daily.
Columbia President Minouche Shafik Resigns Unexpectedly
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 14, 2024
After a little more than a year in the position, she becomes the third college president to lose her job following pro-Palestinian student protests on campus.
Survey: What Presidents Really Think
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Survey: What Presidents Really Think Josh Moody Wed, 02/26/2025 - 03:00 AM The latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents finds weak support for tenure, high confidence in financial stability and concerns about a lack of progress on student mental health issues. Byline(s) Josh Moody
Opinion | I’m a university president. Here’s what Florida’s Gov. DeSantis doesn’t get about college students
University Business
JUNE 6, 2023
Has DeSantis met the college students of the year 2023? This generation of young people — Gen Z as they are commonly known, but whom I call the Solidarity Generation — requires no prodding by college professors to stand up for social justice or oppose systems of oppression. Today’s college students are hyper-interconnected.
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