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HBCUs Without Presidents
At least 18 four-year HBCUs lack permanent leaders. Experts say presidential turnover harms relationships with donors and alumni and undermines continuity.
A Corporate-Style Presidential Succession Plan
Nova Southeastern’s next president, who will begin in 2025, was chosen via a process that avoids some potential pitfalls of traditional higher ed leadership transitions.
Suspended President Denounces Board Chair
What Do Universities Owe Their Donors?
Some megadonors are outraged over institutions’ responses to the Israel-Hamas war. But experts say big checks shouldn’t buy influence over university leaders.
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Board
The ignorance-to-arrogance continuum, the bright shiny object syndrome and more: David P. Haney identifies five dysfunctions common to small private college boards.
DeSantis Appoints DEI Critics to Florida University’s Board
Florida’s governor appoints five conservative trustees to the Florida Polytechnic board, a move some critics see as the start of a takeover.
Board Fight at Michigan State Draws Governor’s Attention
Birmingham-Southern College Denied State Loan
Alabama rebuffed the private college’s request for a loan from a program seemingly made for it. Now the college is suing the state to fend off a possible closure.