Leadership & Governance
Our news, opinion, and advice stories on leadership and governance for higher education leaders answer questions, like:
- How is the college presidency changing?
- Why are college leaders under fire?
- Who are the people, and forces, shaping college leadership?
The Review | Opinion
The fine print could shape higher education for generations.
Righting the Ship
La Salle University’s once-tumbling enrollment is rebounding thanks to fixes both large and small.
Enrollment is the lifeblood of higher education. As with so much these days, there is cause for gloom. The so-called demographic cliff has loomed for years. Now it’s here. International declines, shaky graduate markets, sour public opinion — yet some regions and institutions are finding paths to growth.
'Bright and Shiny Things'
The ascendance of Southern flagships is a story of sun, football, and a sophisticated recruitment strategy.
Tulsa Turmoil
The U. of Tulsa was a commuter campus that tried — and tried again — to become a regional powerhouse. Now it’s drowning in red ink.
Stop the Presses
The suspensions are the latest in cuts to programs that would seem to support minority students. Experts say the moves violate the First Amendment.
'Show some backbone'
A survey seeking opinions on the controversial document elicited more than 2,000 responses — overwhelmingly in opposition.
The Review | Opinion
The university claims it preserved academic autonomy. It didn’t.
The Trump Agenda
The agreement releases $790 million in research funding that has been held up for months amid concerns about how the university handled disruptions from a 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment.
The Review | Opinion
Seeking safety, universities are signing on to the administration’s terms. That’s a mistake.
