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WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2025)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), dedicated to strengthening strategic governance of college and university boards, announced the election of five new members of its board of directors for the 2025–2026 term.
Recent developments at the University of Virginia have drawn national attention and renewed concern about the growing pressures facing higher education leaders and institutions. While the circumstances surrounding this leadership transition are still unfolding, they speak to a broader and increasingly urgent reality: the governance of our colleges and universities is being tested in unprecedented ways.
AGB Joins Higher Ed Coalition to Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas
Washington, DC (June 6, 2025) — The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has joined leading higher education organizations to urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio for an immediate reversal of recent federal actions threatening the timely entry of international students to the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2025)—In response to growing challenges compromising the autonomy of America’s colleges and universities, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is leading a national effort to reaffirm and uphold the independence of higher education governance and fortify the principles that have long underpinned academic excellence and democratic vitality.
WASHINGTON, DC (April 23)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) is partnering with several higher education associations in a bold new national initiative that highlights the value of higher education’s role in American exceptionalism and innovation.
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.
AGB Receives Mellon Foundation Grant Supporting Academic Freedom and Free Speech 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.