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VIce President JD Vance Announces J-1 Visa Probe of Harvard, Stanford and Seven Other Universities
UT Austin Eliminates Four Ethnic and Gender Studies Majors
How St. John’s University Became the Front Line for Regional Faculty Power
Supreme Court Petition Challenges University of Michigan Over Alleged Racial Discrimination Against Tenured Professor
A University of Michigan Law School professor has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision that dismissed her employment discrimination...
Community College of Philadelphia Names Dr. Alycia Marshall as Seventh President Following Board Action
The Community College of Philadelphia Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Alycia Marshall as the institution’s new president. Marshall’s selection comes after...
Texas A&M President Steps Down After Political Campaign Targets Academic Freedom
Texas A&M University President Dr. Mark A. Welsh III announced his resignation Thursday following intense political pressure from state Republican leaders over a viral confrontation...
LSU’s First Black Law Dean Alleges Discrimination in Forced Departure
Alena Allen, who broke barriers in 2023 as the first Black person and woman to serve as dean of Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert...
Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds
Nearly 60% of student affairs professionals witnessed racism on their campuses in the past year, with one-third experiencing it directly, according to a new national...
Coming Home
The small Indian takeout restaurant in Atlanta’s historic Auburn Avenue district hummed with quiet conversation as Dr. Ibram X. Kendi settled into a corner booth,...
Dr. Terry O’Banion, Transformative Community College Leader and “Learning College” Pioneer, Dies at 88
Dr. Terry O’Banion, President Emeritus of the League for Innovation in the Community College and one of the most influential figures in American community college...
UVA Appoints Law Professor as Interim President Amid Federal Pressure Fallout
The University of Virginia has selected Paul G. Mahoney, a distinguished law professor and former dean, to serve as interim president following the abrupt resignation...
Brandeis University Names Dr. Arthur Levine Permanent President
Brandeis University has officially appointed Dr. Arthur Levine as its permanent president, removing the interim designation he has held since November 2024 and extending his...
Report: Faculty Salaries Show Modest Gains but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Faculty salaries at U.S. colleges and universities increased for the second consecutive year but still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Association...
University of Florida Trustees Select Dr. Santa Ono as President Amid Conservative Opposition
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university’s 14th president, despite intense scrutiny from...
Philander Smith University Names Dr. Maurice Gipson as 15th President
Philander Smith University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Maurice D. Gipson as the institution’s 15th president and chief executive officer, the university announced Thursday....
Business and Health Professions Lead Faculty Growth as Humanities Decline, CUPA-HR Report Finds
In recent years, higher education institutions have faced increasing pressure to prioritize disciplines with clear career pathways over traditional liberal arts programs, according to a...
Study Reveals Family Support Critical in Reducing Faculty Anxiety in Academia
A team of researchers has uncovered significant patterns in how familial relationships and academic lineage influence anxiety levels among college and university faculty. The study,...
Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State’s College of Education
Grambling State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft as the new Dean of the College of Education, marking a poignant homecoming for...
CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has appointed Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as its new Provost, the university announced Wednesday. Lavariega Monforti, who has served...
UC Regents Appoint James Milliken as System President
The University of California Board of Regents recently appointed James B. Milliken, current chancellor of the University of Texas system, as the 22nd president of...
University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure
University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono has announced his departure after a remarkably brief three-year tenure, accepting the sole finalist position for the...
Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College
Talladega College’s Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. as the institution’s 22nd president. Todd, who has served as president and CEO...
Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist
In a historic move that signals a significant step toward reconciliation with its past, Fort Lewis College (FLC) has named Dr. Heather J. Shotton as...
Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History
In a historic appointment, Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown has been named the 12th president of Oakwood University, becoming the first woman to lead the historically Black...
Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont’s 28th President
The University of Vermont (UVM) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Marlene Tromp as the institution’s 28th president. Tromp, who is currently serving as president...
NC State Alumnus Kevin Howell Named University’s 15th Chancellor
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has elected Kevin Howell as North Carolina State University’s 15th chancellor, marking a historic appointment as the...
Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President
Columbia College Chicago has appointed Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as its eleventh president and chief executive officer, marking a historic milestone for the 135-year-old institution....
Murray State University Names Dr. Ron K. Patterson as 15th President
Murray State University, located in Kentucky, has appointed Dr. Ron K. Patterson as its 15th president. Patterson, who currently serves as president of Chadron State...
City University of Seattle Names First Woman and Person of Color as President
City University of Seattle (CityU) announced Thursday that Suzanne Elise Walsh has been appointed as its new president, making history as the first woman and...