Press Releases & Statements

WASHINGTON, DC (December 14, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board leadership in higher education, today announced new members joining its esteemed advisory councils.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 2, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board leadership in higher education, today released a benchmarking report that showcases continuing demographic shifts in the composition of higher education governing boards. 

WASHINGTON, DC (November 17, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board leadership in higher education, will convene college, university, and institutionally related foundation leaders in Orlando, Florida, for the annual Foundation Leadership Forum, January 30–February 1, 2022.

WASHINGTON, DC (November 3, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education, along with ISA and AIG released a new resource entitled “Cyber Risk Oversight for Higher Education Boards: Key Principles and Practical Guidance for Foundation and Institution Board Members.”

WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2021)— The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board leadership in higher education, today published the book “Higher Education Business Models Under Stress: Achieving Graceful Transitions in the Academy,” detailing the necessary considerations that boards and senior leaders must make to ensure institutional financial health.

WASHINGTON, DC (September 29, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education, announced today that R. Barbara (Bobby) Gitenstein, PhD, and David Bass are joining the organization as senior vice president for consulting and executive director for philanthropic governance, respectively.

WASHINGTON, DC (July 20, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board leadership in higher education, today published A President’s Guide to Effective Board Leadership.

Washington, D.C. (April 22, 2021) – The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) today released Top Public Policy Issues for Higher Education 2021-2022.

Washington, D.C. (April 14, 2021) – AGB has published the AGB Board of Directors’ Statement on Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, and Guidance for

Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2021) – AGB has published a new resource titled Principles of Trusteeship: How to Become a Highly Effective Board Member.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 6, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization advocating strategic board leadership in higher education, today unveiled the results of the 2020 AGB Survey of Board Professionals.

WASHINGTON, DC (March 9, 2021)—The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization representing higher education governance, today announced the release of Fundraising Campaigns in Higher Education: A Practical Guide for Governing and Foundation Boards.