Press Releases & Statements

WASHINGTON, DC (APRIL 17, 2025)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is proud to announce that Melanie Morrison of Palo Alto University (PAU) has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 AGB Distinguished Board Professional Award.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2025)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has released its Top Public Policy Issues Facing Governing Boards 2025–2026 report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the most pressing policy, legal, and financial concerns facing higher education governing boards at the state and federal levels.

WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2025)—A new groundbreaking report highlights the urgent need to develop a higher education strategy that strengthens the competitiveness and security of the United States.

WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2025)—A new groundbreaking report highlights the urgent need to develop a higher education strategy that strengthens the competitiveness and security of the United States.

WASHINGTON, DC (March 24, 2025)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is proud to announce the release of its latest publication, A Guide to Strategic Board Retreats in Higher Education.

WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2025) —The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has received a Mellon Foundation grant to fund an initiative aimed at supporting academic freedom and freedom of speech within higher education institutions.

WASHINGTON, DC (January 30, 2025)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) proudly announces the selection of five higher education governing boards as recipients of the 2025 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership.

WASHINGTON, DC (October 23, 2024)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of The Investment Committee, authored by Nicole Wellmann Kraus.

WASHINGTON, DC (September 5, 2024)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is proud to announce the release of Memoranda of Understanding Between Public Institutions and Affiliated Foundations.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 1, 2024)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that its board of directors has elected several new officers, including a new board chair. Ross A. Mugler and Paul Brajcich will serve as chair and vice chair of the board, respectively.  

Washington, DC (June 20, 2024)—Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) named Framroze “Fram” M. Virjee, president emeritus of California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), as its next president and CEO.

WASHINGTON, DC (May 2, 2024)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) today released Top Strategic Issues for Boards 2024–2025, a biennial resource for higher education board members, chief executives, and senior administrators.