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Amid a Fight Over Finances, Lawmakers May Oust a University's Board

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Eric Kelderman Some state legislators say Tennessee State University's leadership needs an immediate overhaul. A faculty leader at the historically Black college worries the move is a political power grab.

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How this university plans to reduce its budget deficit by $110 million in one year

University Business

The University of Arizona has gone through the wringer in the months since discovering a $177 million budget deficit last November. Leadership on the state’s board of regents has been reshuffled, the president announced his plans to step down and highly ranked administrators have been let go. cut, which comes out to $26.1

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Building Strong University Leadership Through Mentoringwith Dr. Ron Crutcher | Changing Higher Ed 018

The Change Leader, Inc.

The key to building strong university leadership through mentoring is by inspiring current leaders to pass on their experience and legacy to high-potentials. education needs to do a better job of preparing future leaders, especially in terms of leadership development and succession planning.

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Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over

University Business

Led by many first-generation college students and those receiving financial aid in the state with the fewest college graduates, members say they want to usher in a new era of student involvement in university political life. The movement is part of a wave of student organizing at U.S. Read more from ABC News.

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New College of Florida axes professor who criticized college, purportedly over his ‘leftist’ views

University Business

Earlier this week, New College of Florida trustee Christopher Rufo bragged about violating the First Amendment, tweeting that the college would not renew visiting history professor Erik Wallenberg’s contract, citing his “left-wing” teaching, views, and past criticism of university leadership. Read more from FIRE.

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Medaille University closes following a once promising acquisition agreement

University Business

Following Trocaire College’s failed acquisition of its neighboring Buffalo private school, Medaille University is closing its doors. Trocaire College and Medaille University leadership did not comment on why the acquisition fell through, citing confidentiality agreements.

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The intricate, evolving and dizzying landscape of strategic college alliances

University Business

For example, Lewis University and St. Augustine College announced this week their plans to merge. Two weeks ago, Drexel University and Salus University decided to explore an “affiliation.” More from UB: Did emergency funding create a crutch for the Connecticut college system? And who are they?

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