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Yahoo—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said colleges often fight past their due date.
Elizabeth Davis announced on May 18th that she would retire from her position as president of Furman University at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
citybiz—In 2025, NDMU received the prestigious John W. Nason Award from the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
Mass Live—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, said it is rare for a college to withhold money from students like this.
The EDU Ledger—As outlined by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, trustees are expected to uphold fiduciary responsibilities and provide sound oversight.
Inside Higher Ed—The architecture of shared governance was developed in 1966, when the American Association of University Professors, the American Council on Education and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges jointly issued the Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities.
Bulldog News—Dr. Louis D. Whitesides, South Carolina State University’s vice president for public service and agriculture and acting vice president for research, has been selected for the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education Class of 2026-27.
USA Today—“Many college and university governing boards maintain ethics or conduct policies that address confidentiality, fiduciary responsibilities and expectations for board members following official board actions,” the statement said.
Ottawa News Network—In a statement, [AGB] said: “The effectiveness of a governing board depends less on how trustees arrive in their position and more on whether they are equipped to fulfill their roles with fidelity to institutional mission.”
The EDU Ledger—Dr. Denise Jones Gregory will receive coaching in her role as president of Jackson State University, a role she has held as interim since May of 2025.
Government Technology—Larry Ladd, a subject-matter specialist at AGB, said he has watched as colleges focus on the “triumph of hope over reality.”