Dickinson State University president resigns following exodus of nursing faculty
Higher Ed Dive
JULY 16, 2024
Steve Easton said he is stepping aside so the university can rehire the instructors who left in protest of new workload policies.
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U.S. Lawmakers Take Aim at Another University President
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 23, 2024
Lawmakers Take Aim at Another University President Katherine Knott Tue, 04/23/2024 - 03:00 AM As Columbia’s Minouche Shafik works to calm tensions on her campus, House Republicans representing New York and others say she needs to go. Byline(s) Katherine Knott
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La Verne University President Out After 10 Months
Inside Higher Ed
JUNE 13, 2024
La Verne University president Pardis Mahdavi stepped down last week after less than a year on the job, citing “personal reasons” in an emailed announcement, the Los Angeles Times reported. Mahdavi was president of the private California university for only 10 months.
Open Letter from Jewish Faculty to Columbia University President Minouche Shafik
Academe Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
POSTED BY HANK REICHMAN On Wednesday, April 17 when faculty members nationwide will be observing a National Day of Action for Higher Education, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is scheduled to testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee.
Norwich University President Out
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 8, 2024
Norwich University president Mark Anarumo is out after three years leading the private military college in Vermont, a decision that Anarumo told VTDigger was “mutual.” University officials have been tight-lipped about his departure.
Tennessee State University president to resign in spring 2024
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 15, 2023
Glenda Glover has been the HBCU’s leader since 2013 and seen it through issues like the state shortchanging the institution on public funding.
Lincoln University President Placed on Paid Leave Following Suicide of School Vice President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 12, 2024
Lincoln University President Dr. John B. 8 suicide of Lincoln vice president Dr. Antionette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey. Moseley has been placed on paid leave voluntarily while personnel and mental health concerns are externally reviewed following the Jan. Dr. John B.
Temple University president resigns
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 29, 2023
Image: Temple University president Jason Wingard resigned abruptly on Tuesday after less than two years on the job, the Board of Trustees announced.
Hamline University President to Retire After Controversy
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 4, 2023
Hamline University President Dr. Fayneese S. Miller, who has received backlash for the university's treatment of a faculty member who showed images of the Prophet Muhammad in an art history class, will be retiring next year in June, The New York Times reported.
University President Retires Amid Pro-Palestinian Protest Controversy
Insight Into Diversity
MAY 20, 2024
Sonoma State University President Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee has retired, officials announced Thursday, following a controversial message he sent earlier in the week. The message, sent by Lee on Tuesday, promised pro-Palestinian protesters a review of the university’s investments and an academic boycott of Israeli institutions.
Seton Hall University President Joseph Nyre Announces Sudden Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 24, 2023
Seton Hall University President Dr. Joseph has resigned from his post, cutting his initial five-year term as president short, Asbury Park Press reported. Dr. Joseph E.
5 tips for college and university presidents to support diversity, equity and inclusion
University Business
MARCH 28, 2024
The following five tips will help college and university presidents remain committed to supporting DEI on their campuses: Don’t assume. First of all, the most helpful piece of advice a president can take at this moment is to not make assumptions about where DEI currently stands on your campus. They are clear and mission-driven.
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Temple University President Dies Suddenly
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Temple University acting president JoAnne Epps died Tuesday after collapsing on stage at a memorial service for a Temple scholar. Epps, aged 72, was rushed to Temple University Hospital but did not survive.
Gordon Gee to leave West Virginia University presidency in June 2025
Higher Ed Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The longtime administrator said he wants to take a faculty spot in the public flagship’s College of Law.
Ex-Calvin University President sues school claiming forced resignation, discrimination
University Business
APRIL 15, 2024
Former Calvin University President Wiebe Boer has filed a federal lawsuit in the Western District of Michigan U.S. The post Ex-Calvin University President sues school claiming forced resignation, discrimination appeared first on University Business. District Court. Read more from 13 On Your Side.
Hamline University President to Retire Following Islamophobia Controversy
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 3, 2023
On Monday, Hamline University President Fayneese Miller revealed her intention to retire following controversy surrounding Islamic artwork that brought attention to the school earlier this year. Miller has been president of the university since 2015. Importantly, these values neither contradict nor supersede each other.”
MESA Open Letter to US and Canadian College and University Presidents
Academe Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2023
BY THE MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA The following statement by the president of the Middle East Studies Association and the chair of that association’s Committee on Academic Freedom was published online on December 18.
La Sierra University President Steps Down Suddenly
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
La Sierra University president Joy A. Fehr had led the small Seventh-day Adventist university in California since 2019. She joined La Sierra in 2015 as associate provost before moving up to the provost role and then the presidency.
Seton Hall University President Steps Down
Inside Higher Ed
JULY 25, 2023
Seton Hall University president Joseph Nyre is stepping down. He announced the surprise move in a message to the campus community on Monday morning, according to The Asbury Park Press.
Texas Southern University President Retires, Two Years After Taking Job
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 27, 2023
Crumpton-Young Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young is leaving the school, just two years into the job. In a letter to the Board of Regents, Crumpton-Young submitted her request to retire, and it was unanimously approved by the board. She said that she has plans to help elevate HBCUs on a national level. “My
Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington Announces Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 27, 2023
Savannah State University President Dr. Kimberly Ballard-Washington will step down from her role at the end of the fiscal year, after four years at SSU’s helm, Savannah Morning News reported. Kimberly Ballard-Washington In an Apr.
Panel: University Presidents Discuss When to Make Statements and Speak Out on Current Affairs
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
There is no one definitive way to determine when presidents of higher ed institutions should speak out, though there are good general guidelines to follow, according to four university presidents during a panel discussion hosted by think tank Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC). But I do think it helps.
Faculty Members Express No-Confidence in Columbia University President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 16, 2024
Some members of the faculty at Columbia University have lodged a vote of no-confidence for the university’s president, Dr. Minouche Shafik.
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Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson shares plans for expansion
University Business
MARCH 1, 2024
In a Friday meeting with Jefferson County superintendents, Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson affirmed his commitment to an expansion of education in the Steubenville region. The post Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson shares plans for expansion appeared first on University Business.
Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit Submits Resignation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2023
Bob Jones University President Dr. Steve Pettit will resign at the end of the current school year. Dr. Steve Pettit “It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve as the president of Bob Jones University,” Pettit said. “My Pettit submitted his resignation to the college’s board of trustees Mar.
Whither the College or University Presidency
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
Selingo argued persuasively that the exemplar for the contemporary university president is the corporate CEO, with all that implies. In a thoughtful 2017 opinion piece in The Washington Post , the prolific higher education observer Jeffrey J.
University president is cleared of bullying in Black academic’s suicide
University Business
MARCH 25, 2024
President John Moseley was placed on paid leave after the death in January of Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, the vice president of student affairs at Lincoln, a historically Black university. The post University president is cleared of bullying in Black academic’s suicide appeared first on University Business.
University president authorizes special audit of his own spending
University Business
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard requested a special audit overseen by the state, said Mario Sanchez, a spokesman for Western. The post University president authorizes special audit of his own spending appeared first on University Business. Publicly funded Western will bear the expense.
What Is a University President to Do?
Academe Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
BY HANK REICHMAN Last week the AAUP released a special investigative report, “Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Barricaded a Building. The University's President Was Inside.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JUNE 13, 2024
Late on Wednesday, protesters at California State University at Los Angeles, calling for divestment from Israel, blocked the exits to the building where the president's office is located. at Los Angeles.
Texas Southern University President Retires
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2023
Texas Southern University President Retires Sara Weissman Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:00 AM
Idaho university presidents: Are their travels essential, or extravagant?
University Business
AUGUST 8, 2023
Idaho’s four college and university presidents spent about $150,000 traveling, over a 12-month span. Boise State University President Marlene Tromp and University of Idaho President C. and Japanese partner universities. The post Idaho university presidents: Are their travels essential, or extravagant?
How much money do college and university presidents make?
University Business
JANUARY 5, 2024
By contrast, Christopher Eisgruber, president of No. 1 ranked Princeton University, makes just over $1 million a year. The post How much money do college and university presidents make? appeared first on University Business. Read more from CBS News.
Students Protest After Texas University President Cancels Campus Drag Show
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 22, 2023
The post Students Protest After Texas University President Cancels Campus Drag Show appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity. Students also created a Change.org petition that describes the cancellation as an “indirect attack on the LGBT+, feminist, and activist communities” and calls for the show to be reinstated.
How higher ed can engage veterans — from a university president who is a veteran
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Identify how veterans differ from traditional students and support them accordingly, says the president of the University of Montana.
Jarvis Christian University President and CEO Dr. Lester C. Newman Announces June Retirement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Jarvis Christian University President and CEO Dr. Lester C. Newman will retire in June. Dr. Lester C. Newman Newman has served for 47 years in higher education and for the past11 years has helmed Jarvis. A successor is expected to be named before Jul. Some of you have heard rumors. Some of you have probably had bets,” Newman said.
Strong Networks Help Turn Black Faculty into University Presidents
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The 2023 American College Presidents Study (ACPS) was released with sadly predictable results. The ACPS, conducted by the American Council on Education and the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, found that 61% of college presidents surveyed were men, and 46% were white men.
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Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick on creating real, lasting diversity in corporate America
University Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Drew Professor of Surgery at the Howard University College of Medicine. He is also a practicing cancer surgeon at Howard University Hospital, where he continues to see patients and perform surgeries. The post Howard University President Wayne A.I. Read more on CNBC.
Lawmakers grill 3 elite university presidents for handling of antisemitism on campus
University Business
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The post Lawmakers grill 3 elite university presidents for handling of antisemitism on campus appeared first on University Business.
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith to Retire at End of Spring Semester
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2023
Langston University President Dr. Kent J. Smith, the leader of Oklahoma's only historically Black college and university (HBCU), has announced his retirement, KOSU reported.
Kansas State University President Richard Linton announces cancer diagnosis
University Business
AUGUST 8, 2023
This comes at a pivotal time for the university because K-State is preparing to launch “Next-Gen K-State,” a plan for K-State’s future as a land-grant university. The post Kansas State University President Richard Linton announces cancer diagnosis appeared first on University Business.
Wilberforce ‘on notice’ for accreditation; university president says it’s being addressed
University Business
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The university also was out of compliance with two components: future financial projections and effective systems for collecting and analyzing data. The post Wilberforce ‘on notice’ for accreditation; university president says it’s being addressed appeared first on University Business.
Southern New Hampshire University President to Step Down Next Year
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) President and CEO Dr. Paul J. Dr. Paul LeBlanc During his tenure as SNHU’s fifth president, the school grew from 2,500 students to the largest nonprofit higher ed provider in the U.S., LeBlanc has announced that he will step down from the role on Jun. with more than 225,000 learners.
Columbia University president testifies at congressional antisemitism hearing
The Guardian - Higher Education
APRIL 17, 2024
Nemat Shafik will be grilled by House committee in exchanges that promise to become heated and confrontational Allegations of antisemitism at a top US university are being heard in a widely anticipated congressional hearing on Wednesday, amid continuing unrest on American college campuses over Israel’s war in Gaza.
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