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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Whittier College President Dr. Linda Oubré Announces Resignation
Dr. Linda Oubré, the first Black president of Whittier College, announced her resignation, amid financial challenges, declining enrollment, and performance criticism.
May 15, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Federal Court Tosses All Fraud Convictions of Two Parents in “Operation Varsity Blues” Admissions Scandal
A Boston-based federal appeals court has overturned the fraud convictions of two parents who paid bribes to get their kids into elite universities as athletic recruits.
May 11, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Calls on Higher Ed and School Districts to Increase College Students Supporting K-12 Youth
The Education Department has called on higher ed and school districts to bolster the number of college students supporting school-aged children and youth in K-12 schools and out-of-school time programs.
May 10, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Democratic Legislators Reach Spending Deal to Create Free College Program for Minnesota Residents
Democratic legislative negotiators reached a higher education spending deal May 8 to create a free college tuition program for Minnesota residents.
May 9, 2023
Leadership & Policy
NY Gov. Kathleen Hochul Signs Birth Control and Medication Abortion Access Bills into Law
New York Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul has signed into law two bills that would make birth control and medication abortion easier to access.
May 4, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Nerita Hughes Appointed President of Bay de Noc Community College
Dr. Nerita Hughes has been appointed president of Bay de Noc Community College.
May 3, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Kim Cassidy to Step Down as President of Bryn Mawr College in 2024
Dr. Kim Cassidy will step down as president of Bryn Mawr College in June 2024, bringing to an end an 11-year tenure as the school’s leader.
May 3, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Bills in NC and FL Lead to Faculty Concern, Protest
Proposals to end tenure for new faculty and restrict DEI spending met with ire.
May 3, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Legislation Shifting Appointment Powers for NC Community College System Governance Continues
Legislation changing North Carolina's community college system governance is continuing in the state General Assembly.
May 2, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs Bills to Bolster Volunteerism, Workforce, Police, Healthcare, and Education
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed into law bills to promote volunteerism, enhance the state workforce, and financially support education.
May 1, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Agriculture Department Attempts to Keep Rural Colleges and Universities Afloat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been loaning tens of millions of dollars to rural colleges and universities in order to keep them afloat and running.
April 28, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington Announces Resignation
Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington will be stepping down from the role at the end of the fiscal year.
April 28, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Idaho Board of Education Passes Resolution Banning Diversity Statement Job Requirements in Higher Ed
The Idaho Board of Education has unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting Idaho’s four-year schools from requiring job applicants to sign written diversity statements.
April 27, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Rep. James E. Clyburn Chosen as 2023 Commencement Speaker for Texas College
Rep. James E. Clyburn, House Assistant Democratic leader, will be Texas College’s 2023 commencement speaker.
April 27, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Dr. George Timmons Appointed President of Holyoke Community College
Dr. George Timmons will become president of Holyoke Community College, pending approval of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.
April 26, 2023
Leadership & Policy
Criticized Purdue Northwest Chancellor Dr. Thomas L. Keon Announces Transition to Faculty Next Year
Purdue Northwest (PNW) Chancellor Dr. Thomas L. Keon will be transitioning into a faculty role at the end of his term in June 2024
April 26, 2023
STEM
Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III Awarded National Academy of Sciences 2023 Public Welfare Medal
Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III has been selected as winner of The National Academy of Sciences 2023 Public Welfare Medal for his leadership in bolstering U.S. science education and cultural diversity within the science workforce.
April 25, 2023
Students
Study: Reproductive Health Laws Matter for Student Enrollment Decisions
Almost three-quarters of currently enrolled college students report that the reproductive health laws in the state where their college is located are at least somewhat important to their decision to stay enrolled, according to a new study.
April 24, 2023
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