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A Grab for Power
Newly revealed draft legislation shows that Florida governor Ron DeSantis sought to give state officials more control of public colleges and universities, including over hiring and curriculum.
Maine Chancellor Seeks to Rebuild Trust
The University of Maine’s chancellor hid information on a candidate hired as president of the Augusta campus. He accepts responsibility for his mistakes and vows a review of executive hiring policies.
Faculty Votes No Confidence in Sonoma State President
Sonoma State president Judy Sakaki allegedly ignored her husband’s sexual harassment of college employees. That triggered a no-confidence vote in which faculty raised numerous other issues.
Monitoring Free Speech on Oklahoma’s Campuses
A new law will task state regents with overseeing free speech polices and censorship complaints at Oklahoma’s public universities. Opponents say it’s unneeded and unfairly maligns state institutions.
College’s Board Hits a Breaking Point
Two North Idaho College trustees resigned to force the appointment of new members in the absence of a quorum. They hope new members can save the college from a dysfunctional board.
A ‘Broken Board Culture’
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees has been roiled by conflict amid ongoing financial problems, according to a recent Alameda County civil grand jury report.
No Clear Answers
Professors and students at UNC Chapel Hill demand to know why journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones was not offered tenure. The university and its governing board still aren't saying much at all.
‘A Blatant Intrusion’
UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees sidelines tenure vote for Nikole Hannah-Jones, “1619 Project” journalist, despite enthusiastic tenure recommendation from faculty and administrators. Professors cry foul.