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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Temple University President Dies Suddenly
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Temple University acting president JoAnne Epps died Tuesday after collapsing on stage at a memorial service for a Temple scholar. Epps, aged 72, was rushed to Temple University Hospital but did not survive.
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 faculty had planned to hold a no-confidence vote on the president the week of April 10. We remain confident that the university can overcome these challenges with your support.”
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.
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.
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.
Whither the College or University Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Failed searches for college presidents are now commonplace. Selingo argued persuasively that the exemplar for the contemporary university president is the corporate CEO, with all that implies. ” Steven Mintz is professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin.
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.”
La Sierra University President Steps Down Suddenly
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
La Sierra University president Joy A. Fehr had led the small Seventh-day Adventist university in California since 2019. She joined La Sierra in 2015 as associate provost before moving up to the provost role and then the presidency.
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.
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.
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).
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.
After Academic-Freedom Controversy, Hamline University's President Will Step Down
The Chronicle of Higher Education
APRIL 3, 2023
Fayneese Miller said that she wants to spend more time with her family and that the news media have been "reporting on a false narrative" about the university. By Francie Diep Jerry Holt, Star Tribune, Getty Images Fayneese Miller will leave her post at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
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.
Temple University President Resigns, Ending Short Tenure
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 29, 2023
Jason Wingard, the first Black president of Temple University in Philadelphia, has resigned Mar. 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.
Seton Hall University President Steps Down
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 25, 2023
Seton Hall University president Joseph Nyre is stepping down. He announced the surprise move in a message to the campus community on Monday morning, according to The Asbury Park Press.
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.”
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. 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., LeBlanc has announced that he will step down from the role on Jun. with more than 225,000 learners.
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.”
‘Appallingly Coarse and Deliberately Abusive’: University President Condemns Students’ Commencement Protest
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 31, 2023
Brown, who's retiring from Boston University in July, said the "unruly" protest was representative of "the cancel culture." By Kate Hidalgo Bellows Robert A.
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.
Public-University President Faces Backlash for Canceling Student Group's Drag Show
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MARCH 21, 2023
By Julian Roberts-Grmela Illustration by The Chronicle, photo by Michael Cuviello/Amarillo Globe-News The head of West Texas A&M University has drawn criticism for calling off the event. Critics say his action is a form of censorship that disregards students' rights.
Vermont State University President Parwinder Grewal Steps Down from Role Months Before School's Launch
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 17, 2023
Vermont State University (VTSU) President Parwinder Grewal has resigned. The multi-campus VTSU is to be a consolidation of three Vermont State Colleges member institutions — Castleton University, Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College – to improve financial stability of the system.
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.
Can Interim ‘Troubleshooter’ Presidents Turn Universities Around?
Inside Higher Ed
DECEMBER 1, 2023
universities, in increasingly dire financial straits, are turning to experienced hands to steady the ship. Aside from the salary, there are seemingly few incentives to becoming a university president in the U.K. But is short-termism really what institutions need? in the current climate.
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