Leadership & Governance
Our news, opinion, and advice stories on leadership and governance for higher education leaders answer questions, like:
- How is the college presidency changing?
- Why are college leaders under fire?
- Who are the people, and forces, shaping college leadership?
Gazette
Robert J. Jones, chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been named president of the University of Washington.
Key takeaways
She discussed dismantling the Education Department, investigating colleges over antisemitism and DEI, and increasing access to noncollege opportunities.
'An Assault' On Higher Ed
Leaders at the American Council on Education conference heard calls to stand up for their colleges and contemplated what may come next.
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The Review | Opinion
AI can help the sector wean itself from its dependency on outside ‘experts.’
Redefining Success
The first wave of new classifications shakes up the listings that have long been a coveted source of prestige for research universities.
ED Under Siege
President Trump’s nominee for education secretary will face a barrage of questions about potential plans to shutter the Education Department.
'A Surprise'
Emporia State’s general counsel told Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday: “I have been told already that I have just committed career suicide. But I am not concerned.”
$900K in Catering
The former U. of Florida president authorized millions of dollars in expenses whose benefits were unclear, a report by the state’s auditor general says.
Newly Updated
We’ve documented actions taken on dozens of campuses to alter or eliminate jobs, offices, hiring practices, and programs amid mounting political pressure to end identity-conscious recruitment and retention of minority staff and students.