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Eric Kelderman

Senior Writer
The Chronicle of Higher Education

Eric Kelderman has been a reporter at The Chronicle since 2008, covering a wide range of subjects, including money and accountability in higher education, state policy, accreditation, and legal affairs. He has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland at College Park, a master’s degree in music theory and composition from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and a bachelor’s degree in music from Luther College, in Decorah, Iowa. You can find him on Twitter @etkeld, or email him at eric.kelderman@chronicle.com.

Stories by This Author

Leadership
By Eric Kelderman October 29, 2024
An unusual study from the American Enterprise Institute rated higher-ed leaders based on how much they improved student success. Experts say it’s an interesting thought experiment with flawed methodology.
Leadership
By Eric Kelderman September 26, 2024
Leaders’ profiles run the gamut from a brief abstract to an encyclopedia entry. But most tell little about the person behind the title.
Leadership
By Eric Kelderman September 16, 2024
Leaders need more than financial savvy, a new study says. Emotional intelligence is key — plus the resilience to deal with adversity.
Policy Reset
By Eric Kelderman September 4, 2024
Democrats have drastically changed their tune on the necessity of a bachelor’s degree.
Leadership
By Eric Kelderman August 15, 2024
While these leaders represent a handful of highly selective colleges, the vitriol they faced over pro-Palestinian protests stands out.
Leadership Whiplash
By Amanda Friedman, Eric Kelderman August 14, 2024
After a brief stint as the University of Arizona’s provost, Joseph Glover is returning to the University of Florida. It marks another chapter in the ongoing leadership shake-ups at both institutions.
An Unpopular Plan
By Eric Kelderman August 9, 2024
Budget-cut discussions at the small Ohio institution are raising an existential question: If a university is going to change that much, should it close instead?
Leadership
By Eric Kelderman July 19, 2024
The former Republican U.S. senator, who was named president in 2022, is resigning to help his wife deal with serious health issues.
Daily Briefing
Charges dropped against U. of Texas protesters. Mercer suit dismissed. Hudson Valley president fired, and more.
Campus Tensions
By Eric Kelderman June 25, 2024
The private institution isn’t the first to make such a claim.