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The Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC), a collaborative of the nation’s six largest federally recognized institutional accreditors, recently convened a National Data Summit to explore opportunities to improve existing data frameworks to better promote transparency and outcomes-oriented accountability in higher education.
When it was announced that MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz was leaving to go to Clemson University, most of us were shocked and greatly disappointed.
Lengthening the terms could help insulate members from the whims of any particular governor, supporters said.
The president’s revised deal includes a $1.5 million salary and private jet access while some faculty question whether trust can be restored
Berks County Community Foundation has elected Thomas Flynn as the chair of its board of directors. Flynn has served on the board since 2023. He succeeds Susan Denaro, Esq.; she will remain on the board as immediate past chair.
Alumna Denise Jones Gregory began the role on a permanent basis May 1. The university has had four presidents in six years, and some left under mysterious circumstances.
Michigan State University board members, donors and President Kevin Guskiewicz worked for the past month to ensure he stayed after his planned departure for Clemson University, but a faculty leader and experts say the reversal has created trust issues.
Davidson College will offer free tuition to families making $175,000 a year or less starting in 2027, the college announced Monday.
Elon University now officially has full control of Queens University of Charlotte following a decision this month by the pair’s accrediting agency.
Yahoo—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said colleges often fight past their due date.
Elizabeth Davis announced on May 18th that she would retire from her position as president of Furman University at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
