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HBCUs Without Presidents
At least 18 four-year HBCUs lack permanent leaders. Experts say presidential turnover harms relationships with donors and alumni and undermines continuity.
A Faculty Activist on Why Presidents’ Views Matter
Evan Morris, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging at Yale University, explains why campus leaders should make strong statements.
A Corporate-Style Presidential Succession Plan
Nova Southeastern’s next president, who will begin in 2025, was chosen via a process that avoids some potential pitfalls of traditional higher ed leadership transitions.
Suspended President Denounces Board Chair
‘Narcissistic’ Presidents Linked to Declining University Performance
Hiring committees should “measure the egotism of candidates” for the roles, say researchers who compared leaders’ traits and institutional outcomes.
Vermont State to Cut Fewer Faculty Positions Than Planned
What Do Universities Owe Their Donors?
Some megadonors are outraged over institutions’ responses to the Israel-Hamas war. But experts say big checks shouldn’t buy influence over university leaders.