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Texas A&M University president Mark A. Welsh layered with a image of the campus.
Texas A&M University president Mark A. Welsh layered with a image of the campus.

What’s Next for Texas A&M?

September 19, 2025

Facing controversy, President Mark Welsh resigned abruptly Thursday. Now a search for his successor is set to begin amid a recent state trend of hiring lawmakers to lead institutions.

Palm trees lining path on ASU campus in Tempe
Palm trees lining path on ASU campus in Tempe
Mark Welsh, a white man with gray hair, in jacket and tie in front of Texas A&M sign
Mark Welsh, a white man with gray hair, in jacket and tie in front of Texas A&M sign

Texas A&M President Steps Down Under Pressure

September 18, 2025

Mark Welsh resigned Thursday after state lawmakers accused the university of pushing “leftist DEI and transgender indoctrination” on his watch.

A building on the New College of Florida campus
A building on the New College of Florida campus
A group of school buildings sitting on a crack that extends across the frame.
A group of school buildings sitting on a crack that extends across the frame.

How College Leaders Responded to Activist’s Slaying

September 17, 2025

Universities are making exceptions to institutional neutrality policies to issue statements on Charlie Kirk’s death as some take aggressive action against some faculty remarks.

A combination of a campus image of the University of Florida, the incoming interim president, Donald Landry, and snippets of his contract.
A combination of a campus image of the University of Florida, the incoming interim president, Donald Landry, and snippets of his contract.

Florida Finalizes Interim President Hire

September 12, 2025

The Florida Board of Governors approved Donald Landry as interim president after their last search ended in failure when Santa Ono was voted down over past support for DEI.

Back of jacket that says "Police/ICE"
Back of jacket that says "Police/ICE"