Dickinson State University president resigns following exodus of nursing faculty
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 16, 2024
Steve Easton said he is stepping aside so the university can rehire the instructors who left in protest of new workload policies.
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. I have been shaped by the tradition of this community and the values of the Academy and we, as a University community, continue to be guided by these ideals in rich and enduring ways.”
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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.
Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2025
Robert Scott The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Robert Scott as the sole finalist for the presidency of Albany State University (ASU), bringing a leader with extensive experience in both academia and corporate innovation to the historically Black institution.
How higher ed can engage veterans — from a university president who is a veteran
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Identify how veterans differ from traditional students and support them accordingly, says the president of the University of Montana.
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.
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. Dr. Bruce A.
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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. Walden is one of America's largest robocolleges , proving online education to tens of thousands of folks in psychology, social work, nursing, education, business, and criminal justice each year.
The University of Severance
Academe Blog
MARCH 13, 2025
A few months ago, University [of Michigan] Provost Laurie McCauley banned diversity statements in hiring. And a few days ago, University President Santa Ono told the audience at an event hosted by the… BY SILKE-MARIA WEINECK The following is reposted with permission from theMichigan Daily.
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Q&A: Retiring Maryville University President Recalls Early Connectivity Efforts
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
When Mark Lombardi took over as president of Missouris Maryville University in 2007, a communications and digital transformation was knocking at the sectors door.
Harrisburg University President Resigns
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology president Eric Darr announced his resignation Friday afternoon, according to a statement from the university that offered no details about the decision. “On
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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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.
Embattled Columbia University president departs, interim leader named
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 15, 2024
Katrina Armstrong, Columbia’s faculties of health sciences dean, has taken over as the Ivy League institution’s interim president effective immediately.
La Verne University President Out After 10 Months
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 13, 2024
La Verne University president Pardis Mahdavi stepped down last week after less than a year on the job, citing “personal reasons” in an emailed announcement, the Los Angeles Times reported. Mahdavi was president of the private California university for only 10 months.
What Is a University President to Do?
Academe Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
BY HANK REICHMAN Last week the AAUP released a special investigative report, “Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”
University Presidents Called to Action
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
[Editor's note: This essay, written for elite university presidents, is intended as a rhetorical device rather than a statement of facts. Elite universities, long considered the pinnacle of higher education, have become increasingly entwined in a broader conversation about privilege, access, and power.
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.
State AG looks to halt $1.9M payment to Western New Mexico University president
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 7, 2025
Joseph Shepard resigned amid scrutiny over his spending of university money. The attorney general called his severance package “a gross misuse of funds.”
Hamline University President to Retire After Controversy
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2023
Hamline University President Dr. Fayneese S. Miller, who has received backlash for the university's treatment of a faculty member who showed images of the Prophet Muhammad in an art history class, will be retiring next year in June, The New York Times reported.
Lincoln University President Placed on Paid Leave Following Suicide of School Vice President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 12, 2024
Lincoln University President Dr. John B. 8 suicide of Lincoln vice president Dr. Antionette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Victor Pasley, president of the Lincoln Board of Curator, wrote in a statement about the school's commitment to prioritize the mental health and dignity of Lincoln employees. Dr. John B.
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. The instructor has since filed a lawsuit against the university for defamation and religious discrimination. “It
Faculty Members Express No-Confidence in Columbia University President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2024
Some members of the faculty at Columbia University have lodged a vote of no-confidence for the university’s president, Dr. Minouche Shafik. Notwithstanding, the Columbia AAUP Chapter signed onto the national organization’s statement, “In Defense of the Right to Free Speech and Peaceful Protest on University Campuses.”
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Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
For example, in 2020, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) found that Black/African American employees comprise less than 10% of higher education professionals. 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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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. Although I am leaving the presidency, I will not be leaving the work,” Ballard-Washington wrote. “I
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.
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.
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.
Students Protest After Texas University President Cancels Campus Drag Show
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 22, 2023
West Texas A&M University students protested Tuesday after the school’s president, Walter Wendler, canceled a campus drag show for promoting “derisive, divisive, and demoralizing misogyny.” The post Students Protest After Texas University President Cancels Campus Drag Show appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity.
Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit Submits Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2023
Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit will resign at the end of the current school year. Dr. Steve Pettit “It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve as the president of Bob Jones University,” Pettit said. “My Pettit submitted his resignation to the college’s board of trustees Mar.
Seton Hall University President Joseph Nyre Announces Sudden Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 24, 2023
Seton Hall University President Dr. Joseph has resigned from his post, cutting his initial five-year term as president short, Asbury Park Press reported. Dr. Joseph E.
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.
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Former Jackson State Faculty Senate President Sues University President
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 27, 2025
A former Jackson State University Faculty Senate president is suing the institution, its president and the statewide public university system board, alleging wrongful termination.
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.
Dual Leadership Controversies Plague Seton Hall
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 23, 2025
Seton Halls current president allegedly failed to report sexual abuse. The university is also embroiled in an acrimonious lawsuit with a former president.
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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. The best way is to keep it simple and keep it focused. They are clear and mission-driven.
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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. He will stay on as senior adviser until early 2024 to help the incoming president, he said. Clarence D.
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. He is also a practicing cancer surgeon at Howard University Hospital, where he continues to see patients and perform surgeries.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Barricaded a Building. The University's President Was Inside.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 13, 2024
Late on Wednesday, protesters at California State University at Los Angeles, calling for divestment from Israel, blocked the exits to the building where the president's office is located. at Los Angeles.
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. My family and I have thoroughly enjoyed the years spent at Langston University. We wish Dr. Smith and his family only the best in his retirement.”
A university president in Ukraine turns to social media
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 5, 2023
” Made up of observations on everyday minutiae and life at a university, his tweets are both simple and profound. On the second day of the Kyiv blackout, he posted a video of students doing their work from a shelter and queueing at the university cafe. “But students are here, and classes are at full speed (8.30am).
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. Dr. Lester 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., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D.,
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