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What’s Driving Presidential Turnover in Mississippi?
Four presidents have left Mississippi’s eight public institutions since last June, with little explanation. Critics say the system board’s hiring practices are largely to blame.
When Critics Come for the President
Whittier College’s president resigned last week amid rampant criticism from alumni and employees. Other embattled presidents have succumbed to similar pressures, while some remain in place.
DeSantis Signs Bill to Defund DEI
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed legislation that will ban state dollars from going to diversity, equity and inclusion...
Embattled Whittier College President Resigns
Under pressure from alumni groups angry about her leadership, Whittier College president Linda Oubré announced her resignation, effective at the...
After Failed Presidential Search, South Florida State Names New Finalist
In the wake of a failed presidential search last week, South Florida State College has named a new sole finalist...
Florida Senate Rejects New College Trustee Choice
The Florida Senate rejected one of the six New College of Florida trustees Republican governor Ron DeSantis appointed to force...
New Presidents and Provosts: Albion College, Eastern Nazarene College, GateWay CC, Mt. San Antonio College, Sacramento City College, U.S. Naval Academy, U of Pittsburgh, U of Southern California
Colleen Derr, president of Wesley Seminary, in Indiana, has been chosen as president of Eastern Nazarene College, in Massachusetts. Amy...
Former Virginia Governor Calls for Firing of VCU President
Former Virginia governor L. Douglas Wilder is calling for a state investigation and the firing of Virginia Commonwealth University president...