EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When Mark Lombardi took over as president of Missouris Maryville University in 2007, a communications and digital transformation was knocking at the sectors door.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

I was always advocating for students rights and issues, working with administration, leaders, and university presidents advocating for university students, says Briscoe of her time at ASU. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), a predominately white institution (PWI) in a region with a very low Black population.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This episode provides valuable insights for university presidents, academic leadership, and board members seeking to understand the valuable role of faculty diversity in institutional success and student enrollment, while offering practical strategies for implementing successful diversity initiatives in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The series welcomed hundreds of guests, HBCU students and local leaders including CEO of Hillel International Adam Lehman, George Washington University President Dr. Ellen Granberg, Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George French, and Dillard University President Dr. Monique Guillory. “Our

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Walden University President Michael Betz has sold $380,000 worth of Adtalem shares. Walden is one of America's largest robocolleges , proving online education to tens of thousands of folks in psychology, social work, nursing, education, business, and criminal justice each year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

I have visions of grandeur, seeing him rise to a university president, or the CEO of a major foundation or think tank committed to educational outcomes and closing achievement gaps,” says Albert. It’s one of the reasons Albert has pushed Williams to put himself first and to complete his terminal degree. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Elijah Brown, a student at Delaware State University, knew that he was at the right school on Move-in Day during his freshmen year. “I I remember, [Delaware State University] President Tony Allen knocking on my door and introducing himself to me and my parents on first day,” remembered Brown, who is from Queens, New York.

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Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The Alliance is composed of 550+ college and university presidents and chancellors of public and private colleges and universities, enrolling over five million students in 42 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

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 premier leadership development program continues its mission to diversify college and university presidencies.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 7, 2025

DEI Impact Analysis: Learn how DEI bans affect university programs, cultural centers, and institutional operations. Leadership Strategies: Discover effective approaches for university presidents to protect institutional independence.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 2, 2025

About the Author Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a higher education consultant who advises college and university presidents, boards, and leadership teams on strategic planning, accreditation, and institutional transformation. When people help shape the solution, they rarely oppose its implementation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 2, 2025

For 105 years, Siena Heights University has been a beacon of light in a world sometimes cast in darkness," said Dr. Douglas B. Palmer, the university's president.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 23, 2025

Seton Halls current president allegedly failed to report sexual abuse. The university is also embroiled in an acrimonious lawsuit with a former president.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

University President Dr. Ben Vinson III emphasized the broader implications of this achievement for both Howard and the communities it serves. It would be great for HBCUs seeking R1 status to form a coalition and work collectively to support each other towards this goal, he added.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2025

Soccer icon and humanitarian Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor with Morgan State University President Dr. David K.

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Inside Higher Ed

MAY 20, 2025

Uproar Over Leadership Churn at Jackson State Sara Weissman Tue, 05/20/2025 - 03:00 AM The historically Black universitys president suddenly resigned earlier this month, spurring a larger discussion about its more than a decade of leadership turnover. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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University Business

MARCH 14, 2025

Belmont University President Greg Jones may have crafted the most authentic initiative for the Tennessee-based liberal arts college after striking a unique partnership with global superstar legend Dolly Parton.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2025

Villanova University President Rev. "The leaders of both boards have worked to create a true partnership that recognizes the changing higher education landscape while ensuring a smooth transition for Rosemont students, faculty, staff and alumni," Feeley said.

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University Business

JULY 15, 2025

But as National University president and higher education technology expert Mark Milliron wrote last year, “It’s important to remember that as impressive as this technology is, and as fast as the pace of change has become, we’ve been here before.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 20, 2025

Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Translate academic outcomes into workforce-relevant skills Equip students with clear, demonstrable capabilities that reflect what employers actually valueand ensure they can articulate them during the job search. This has been a fascinating conversation for me. [00:27:43]

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 24, 2025

Texas governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law legislation allowing public college and university presidents to take over faculty governance bodies.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 29, 2025

Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Strategic planning must be stakeholder-driven. Hsus strategic vision blended careful planning with community engagement, ensuring that growth initiatives aligned with both academic excellence and institutional mission.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

In a development that underscores ongoing leadership challenges at one of the nation's premier historically Black universities, Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson has abruptly resigned, effective May 7, 2025.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 1, 2025

Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Champion a Student-Centric Digital Vision Students are not an afterthought in digital strategy—they are the reason for it. Instead, they’re laying a durable foundation—a data infrastructure that can evolve with student needs and institutional goals. Rene Eborn: It was my pleasure.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

Today, women serve as CEOs, university presidents, political leaders, and cultural pioneers. Historically, leadership roles were dominated by men, often sidelining the insights and contributions of women. However, the last few decades have witnessed a dramatic shift, with women increasingly taking on positions of influence.

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UW Presidential Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

The UW is engaged in a range of collective conversations and efforts, including through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and American Council on Education (ACE).

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 15, 2025

Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Create a focused strategy that makes real choices. This demonstrates how external partnerships can provide crucial scaffolding that institutions cannot efficiently deliver internally, particularly for students facing multiple barriers to success.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 24, 2025

Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Embrace the adult learner market by understanding who these students are and why they return. 00:32:25] Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Contimplating Enrolling Non-Traditional Students Drumm McNaughton: This has been fascinating.

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University Business

MAY 15, 2025

Many universities enforce strict standards for office sizes, finishes, and furniture to ensure equity and control costs. But these standards often conflict with municipal norms, where the police chief would be equivalent to the university president. Resolving these differences requires thoughtful dialogue.

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This is DMU’s first collaboration with a historically Black university, reinforcing its commitment to prepare compassionate, highly skilled professionals while expanding access to underrepresented groups in health sciences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 28, 2025

UF officials defended the confidential search process, explaining that several sitting university presidents expressed interest in the position only on condition of anonymity. The governor maintains close ties to board chair Hosseini, a wealthy homebuilder and major political donor.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

[Editor's note: This essay, written for elite university presidents, is intended as a rhetorical device rather than a statement of facts. Elite universities, long considered the pinnacle of higher education, have become increasingly entwined in a broader conversation about privilege, access, and power.

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Academe Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

A few months ago, University [of Michigan] Provost Laurie McCauley banned diversity statements in hiring. And a few days ago, University President Santa Ono told the audience at an event hosted by the… Diversity statements, the argument went, imposed inappropriate ideological litmus tests.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

Johnson, a former Federal Reserve economist and university president, specializes in strategic financial restructuring. The storm is already upon us, but we must not lose sight of the "home" we aim to createa healthy, interactive environment where all students, regardless of their race or background, can flourish. Dr. Ronald A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Under his leadership, the university saw record-breaking freshman enrollment with increased diversity and research grants reaching an unprecedented $970 million. Prior to Rutgers, Holloway served as provost at Northwestern University and held faculty roles at Yale University, where he was also Dean of Yale College.

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