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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.
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Board
The ignorance-to-arrogance continuum, the bright shiny object syndrome and more: David P. Haney identifies five dysfunctions common to small private college boards.
DeSantis Appoints DEI Critics to Florida University’s Board
Florida’s governor appoints five conservative trustees to the Florida Polytechnic board, a move some critics see as the start of a takeover.
Board Fight at Michigan State Draws Governor’s Attention
Birmingham-Southern College Denied State Loan
Alabama rebuffed the private college’s request for a loan from a program seemingly made for it. Now the college is suing the state to fend off a possible closure.
Presidents Can’t Win
Statements on the Israel-Hamas war draw criticism from all sides. Should commenting on complicated geopolitical events be part of a college leader’s mandate?
WVU Professors Get Their Layoff Notices
Amid the sweeping elimination of degree offerings and faculty members’ jobs at West Virginia University, professors are left with possibly hopeless appeals.