Press Releases & Statements

WASHINGTON, DC (February 29, 2024)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Marie Sullivan and Tom Sullivan (no relation) were elected to the AGB Board of Directors, joining 15 other distinguished leaders. AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.

WASHINGTON, DC (January 17, 2024)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), in partnership with TIAA, today announced that it has selected four higher education governing boards to receive the 2024 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership. Established in 1992, the Nason Award is presented to higher education governing boards that demonstrate exceptional leadership and initiative.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 8, 2023)—Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) published the AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Influences Impacting Governing Board Independence and Leadership, with an associated toolkit.

WASHINGTON, DC (October 31, 2023)—Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) published the AGB Report on College and University Foundation CEO Compensation.

WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2023)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Ellen Chaffee, PhD, has begun her tenure as interim president and CEO.

WASHINGTON, DC (August 21, 2023)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Mary Papazian, PhD, has joined the association as executive vice president.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 19, 2023)—Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) published Relationship Reconsidered: Catholic Universities and Their Changing Governance Structures.

WASHINGTON, DC (June 13, 2023)—Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) released Shared Governance for Agile Institutions: A Practical Guide for Universities and Colleges.

WASHINGTON, DC (May 4, 2023)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) today launched a new online version of Top Public Policy Issues for Higher Education. This resource outlines the most pressing public policy decisions that are likely to affect governing boards and the institutions they serve. AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board leadership in higher education.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 26, 2023)—Today, a coalition of national leaders hailing from higher education, government, business, the nonprofit sector, and the military announced the formation of the Council on Higher Education as a Strategic Asset (HESA).

WASHINGTON, DC (April 10, 2023)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) and the Internet Security Alliance (ISA) are making a unified appeal to Congress and the Biden administration to create a national, virtual cybersecurity academy to address the nation’s long-standing cybersecurity workforce gap.