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Former Jackson State University president Marcus Thompson speaks into a microphone at a podium with other JSU representatives behind him.

Uproar Over Leadership Churn at Jackson State

The historically Black university’s president suddenly resigned earlier this month, spurring a larger discussion about its more than a decade of leadership turnover.

Buildings on the Bacone College campus.

Bacone College Forced to Liquidate Assets

After years of financial struggles, the Oklahoma institution, which serves a majority Native American population, has run out of options to remain open.

An illustration of the Penn State lion being lifted off its pedestal by a crane.

Penn State Closure Plan Prompts Sharp Reactions

Penn State administrators want to close seven of 19 Commonwealth Campuses. The controversial proposal has prompted pushback from faculty, lawmakers and some trustees.

Lee Hall Auditorium at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and the new president, Marva Johnson.

Florida A&M Hires DeSantis Ally as President

The HBCU in Tallahassee hired a president who has never worked in higher ed but has ties to Republican governor Ron DeSantis. Her critics have dubbed her “MAGA Marva.”

Penn State Proposes 7 Campus Closures

Pennsylvania State University is weighing a plan to close seven of its 19 Commonwealth Campuses, which its governing board is...

UWF President Out Amid Trustee Tensions

University of West Florida President Martha Saunders announced her resignation Monday amid tensions with newly appointed members of the Board...
University of Florida presidential finalist Santa Ono combined with a couple of campus images.

Conservatives Clash Over Ono Hire at UF

Santa Ono appears poised to jump from the University of Michigan to the top job at the University of Florida. But some powerful conservative figures have concerns over DEI.

Higher Education Leaders Call for Greater Defense of Board Independence

More than 200 college and university presidents, board chairs, sector association leaders, and heads of accrediting agencies have called on...