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The story behind Lawrence Bacow's selection as president of Harvard University exemplifies the transformative power of higher education, writes Ted Mitchell.
The Disappearing President
Marymount California suddenly replaces its leader -- and cleanses mentions of him from its website -- in his second year. Reasons why are murky.
New Presidents or Provosts: Auburn U, Aultman College, Ferrum College, Hudson Valley CC, Ivy Tech CC-Kokomo, Northern Kentucky U, Northwest Missouri State U, South Dakota School of Mines & Tech, U of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Andreas Cangellaris, dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been selected as vice...
Graduation Rates and Bright Lines
Regional accreditors weigh in on graduation rates with an analysis of colleges with low rates, but the agencies argue against using a "bright-line" approach.
New Presidents or Provosts: Fort Hays State U, Iowa State U, Marian U, Mississippi Valley State U, U of California-Riverside, U of Melbourne, U of New Mexico
Jerryl Briggs, acting president and former executive vice president and chief operating officer at Mississippi Valley State University, has been...
A Family Affair
A chancellor secured positions for his daughter and son-in-law, even amid tight budgets at his university.
Trustees Take Heat
Michigan State board members face calls for their resignation in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal, but it's hard to force out boards. Some say that's for good reason.
Post-Presidency Benefits at Michigan State
Critics scrutinize post-employment benefits, but Simon's case could be another piece of a long-unfolding discussion about the college president as CEO.