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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.
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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.
citybiz—In 2025, NDMU received the prestigious John W. Nason Award from the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
Mass Live—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said it is rare for a college to withhold money from students like this.
The EDU Ledger—As outlined by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, trustees are expected to uphold fiduciary responsibilities and provide sound oversight.
