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WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2026)—Governing boards must ensure they understand the rapidly changing financial, legal, and strategic college sports environment.
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WASHINGTON, DC (August 10, 2026)—Higher education governing boards are already confronting many of the issues raised in the Secretary of Education’s call to action, not because the federal government has instructed them to do so, but because doing so is fundamental to responsible governance
WASHINGTON, DC (August 3, 2026)—AGB responds to the Secretary of Education’s call to action by reaffirming board independence and institutional autonomy.
Washington, DC (July 21, 2026)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education, today announced the election of Todd Haymore and Janine Anthony Bowen to its board of directors.
Washington, DC (June 30, 2026)—Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth and former VMI superintendent join Utah higher education commissioner for national conversation on strengthening governing boards.
Washington, DC (June 30, 2026)—AGB will host an event, “Mission Before Politics: Governing in a Time of Disruption,” at the National Press Club in DC.
Washington, DC (May 13, 2026)—A new report provides insights on leveraging real estate assets to advance institutional mission, financial sustainability, and student success.
Washington, DC (April 21, 2026)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) today announced a national governance framework designed to strengthen the effectiveness, accountability, and public trust of higher education governing boards nationwide.
WASHINGTON, DC (April 2, 2026)—A new report from the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) highlights the critical challenges and leadership priorities facing institution and foundation boards over the next two years as colleges and universities confront political pressures, financial uncertainty, and declining public confidence amid rapid technological change.
DENVER, CO (MARCH 27, 2026)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is proud to announce that Karen Cook with the Virginia Tech Foundation, Stephanie McNally with Washington University in St. Louis, and Carlos H. García-Alvarado, EdD, with CETYS University have been selected as recipients of the 2026 AGB Distinguished Board Professional Award.
RICHMOND, VA (February 12, 2026)—Ross Mugler, President and CEO of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), which represents governing boards and presidents from more than 2,000 public and private colleges, universities, and institutionally related foundations nationwide, testified this week before the Virginia General Assembly Committees on Education about the importance of preserving strong shared governance while maintaining clear fiduciary responsibilities for governing boards.
WASHINGTON, DC (February 2, 2026) — The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) proudly announces the selection of four higher education governing boards as recipients of the 2026 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership.