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...
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DOJ Investigation into George Mason Faculty Senate Sparks Academic Freedom Concerns
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into George Mason University’s Faculty Senate for passing a resolution supporting the institution’s president, marking an unprecedented...
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...
AACC Names First Woman President as Community Colleges Face Growing Workforce Demands
The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Dr. DeRionne Pollard as its next president and CEO, making her the first woman to lead the...
TMCF Takes the Helm of HBCU Philanthropy Symposium in Strategic Leadership Transition
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has officially assumed leadership of the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, marking a significant transition for the premier gathering of historically Black...
Statues Don’t Pay Stipends: Bethune at 150 and the Cost of Invisible Labor
“Center women’s labor here.” — margin note in Mary McLeod Bethune’s lesson book, ca. 1929 July 10, 2025, marks the 150th birthday of the woman...
Federal Investigation Launched Over Faculty Hiring Practices at George Mason University
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has opened a civil rights investigation into George Mason University following questionable allegations from faculty members that the institution’s...
Courage Should Be in the Job Description
Because nothing says “land of the free” like government-mandated groupthink and curriculum by executive order. That’s the twisted irony of our moment: the same politicians...
Former Library of Congress Chief Carla Hayden Joins Mellon Foundation as Senior Fellow
Dr. Carla Hayden, the groundbreaking former Librarian of Congress who was abruptly fired by President Donald Trump earlier this year, has landed at The Andrew...
Siena Heights University to Close After 105 Years, Citing Financial Challenges
Siena Heights University announced it will permanently close following the 2025-2026 academic year, marking the end of more than a century of Catholic higher education...
Dr. Tyson Brown Named Director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University
Dr. Tyson Brown, professor of sociology and associate professor in medicine at Duke University, has been named director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on...
Women Early Career Professionals Face Significant Pay Gap, NACE Study Finds
Women who recently graduated from college earn significantly less than their male counterparts, with female early career professionals making an average of $63,822 compared to...
Leaders of Color Must Grieve, Rise, and Reimagine as DEI Is Dismantled
On January 20, 2021, just moments after making history as the first woman, the first Black person, and the first person of South Asian descent to...
Report: U.S. Faces Annual 712,000 Middle-Skills Credential Shortage
The United States must produce an additional 712,000 certificates and associate’s degrees annually through 2032 to address critical shortages in credentials that lead to high-paying...
Florida Board of Governors Confirms Marva Johnson as FAMU President
In a news release, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) announced that the Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously on June 18 to confirm Marva Johnson...
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...
AASCU Selects 26 Higher Education Leaders for 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative Cohort
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has named 26 senior-level higher education professionals to participate in its 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative, as the...
New President Named for Eastern Shore Community College
Dr. Daryl Minus will become the sixth permanent president of Eastern Shore Community College, effective July 1, the Virginia Community College System announced last Thursday....
Federal Court Orders Reinstatement of Southern Education Foundation Grant After DEI Controversy
The Southern Education Foundation has secured a significant legal victory in its fight against the U.S. Department of Education, with a federal judge ordering the...
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...
FAMU’s Presidential Selection Sparks Controversy Amid Claims of Political Influence
Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees’ selection of Marva Johnson as the institution’s next president has ignited fierce controversy, with critics arguing the decision represents...
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...
Basketball Legend Takes on Leadership Role at Sacramento State
In an unprecedented move bridging professional sports excellence with collegiate athletic development, Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has accepted a voluntary position as general manager...
Ritu Raju
Ritu Raju has been named the next president of South Central College (SCC) in Minnesota. Her appointment becomes effective July 1, 2025. Raju brings two...
Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans
Nearly 90% of employers plan to maintain or increase hiring for the Class of 2025 graduates, but overall hiring projections have fallen sharply from earlier...
Shannon B. Lundeen
Shannon B. Lundeen has been named the 25th president of Stephens College, effective June 1. Lundeen currently serves as the Vice President of Programs and...
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...
Virginia Community Colleges End DEI Initiatives Following Federal Mandate
In a significant policy shift affecting higher education in Virginia, the state’s 23 community colleges must now ensure all programs and practices comply with new...
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...
Worthy of More: Systemic Failures Women of Color Face in Higher Education
In my first year as a faculty member, I was the ‘shiny new object.’ As a woman of color, a first-generation college graduate, and someone...
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....
Rolita Flores Ezeonu
Rolita Flores Ezeonu has been appointed Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Highline College. Ezeonu previously served as where Vice President of Instruction at...
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...
Nicole Sampson
Nicole Sampson has been named the permanent provost and chief academic officer at the University of Rochester. Sampson had been serving as interim provost and...
Lumina Releases New Long-Term Goal and Strategic Plan for Higher Education
The Lumina Foundation announced a new goal to increase the number of Americans with education and training to 75%. In 2008, the Lumina Foundation, a...
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...
Alvin Washington
The Southern University System Board of Supervisors today has named Alvin R. Washington as the chancellor of Southern University Law Center. Washington is the managing...
Report: California Community College Leadership Growing More Diverse But CEOs Face Shorter Tenures
California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting both challenges and...
How to Use AI To Help Brand Yourself During Your Job Search
Most of you are not social media influencers. However, if you use Instagram or TikTok, you most likely follow some major influencers who provide content that interests you in a very entertaining way. All influencers have a clearly defined brand that attracts and grows audiences that connect with the content.
The 2022 Insurance Industry Employment & Hiring Outlook Survey Reveals Record Hiring Being Offset By Multiple Post-Covid Hiring Issues Leaving Many Jobs Unfilled
The pandemic that started in March 2020 forced insurance companies to look at all their current hiring and retention strategies. This survey found that insurance employers are still struggling to figure out how to solve many of the issues created by the pandemic.