Walter HudsonFaculty & StaffIowa Board of Regents Names North Dakota State President Dr. David Cook as Iowa State's Next LeaderAn Iowa State alumnus, Cook has led North Dakota State since 2022.November 12, 2025DemographicsRural Americans Want to Lead Community Projects But Face Barriers, New Research FindsThe study found that 68% of rural residents report regularly helping neighbors or local community members, a higher rate than their urban counterparts. However, fewer than one in 10 rural Americans have organized or led community programs, initiatives, or events.November 12, 2025Leadership & PolicyLumina Foundation Launches Multi-State Initiative to Update Higher Education Attainment GoalsThe Indianapolis-based foundation said the collaborative will unite education, business, civic, nonprofit and policy leaders from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and West Virginia.November 12, 2025InstitutionsRoosevelt University Awarded $1.36 Million Federal Grant to Support Underrepresented StudentsThe federal award will provide $272,364 annually to help 140 students per year complete their degrees through individualized advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, and financial literacy programs.November 11, 2025Faculty & StaffLSU Appoints New Leadership Team, Splitting President and Chancellor RolesThe appointments represent a strategic shift for the university system, which had previously combined the positions.November 6, 2025InstitutionsJeff Yass Pledges $100M to University of Austin for Permanent Tuition-Free ModelBillionaire's donation comes with stipulation that institution reject all government funding.November 6, 2025InstitutionsTrinity Christian College to Close After 66 Years in IllinoisThe college's Board of Trustees made the closure decision after reviewing the institution's financial outlook and strategic alternatives.November 4, 2025HBCUsAlabama HBCU Sells Historic Murals to Secure Institution's FutureThe sale brought the college approximately $20 million, representing a creative solution to the severe financial pressures facing the private HBCU.November 4, 2025Faculty & StaffStanford Ends Fellowship Program Aimed at Diversifying Faculty PipelineProgram supported 374 doctoral students over 17 years before closure.October 31, 2025HBCUsHoward University, VSU and Spelman Receives Record Gifts from MacKenzie ScottAll three universities say that the philanthropic gifts will help to focus on student success initiatives.October 31, 2025Previous PagePage 4 of 60Next Page
