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The third of four finalists to become the University of Iowa’s 22nd president is Georgia State University’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy F. Hensel — who worked as a private attorney and judicial clerk before launching her career in academia.

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) released a statement on Wednesday focused on justice, equity and inclusion. The statement is designed to help institutions address such matters on their campuses.

A Republican lawmaker in his first full term as state senator is moving to eliminate a layer of political influence from the powerful body that sets policy and influences the priorities of North Carolina’s 16 public universities.

The spring term spelled the end for at least three liberal arts colleges, which will soon either cease operating or accepting new students.

The colleges — Becker, Mills and Concordia New York — all said the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated existing financial woes.

Higher education experts predict more consolidation among all types of colleges and an uptick in closures.

New research from Higher Education Publications, Inc. indicates that top-level positions at colleges and universities are experiencing some of the highest employee turnover rates when compared to other administrators.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents is calling a Friday special meeting where two sources say the board will consider a vote to censure Michigan GOP Chair and Regent Ron Weiser following controversial comments he made about Democratic and Republican elected officials.