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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

when he steps down in summer 2026. He has also demonstrated fundraising prowess, helping to secure nearly $40 million for academic and student life initiatives since 2019. "I Butler will spend the coming year preparing for the presidency, working to ensure a smooth transition when he assumes office in 2026. "Jack" Butler, S.J.

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Is this the first college closing announced in 2025?

University Business

million fundraising effort provided by over one thousand donations saved the school from closing last spring. The pandemic occurs, steepening downward trending enrollment and shortening administrators window to adjust operational strategy. A record $1.5 Lower enrollment breeds lower tuition revenue.

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President moves: This Florida university has finally selected its next leader

University Business

John Butler, who has been involved with administrative leadership since 2010. He has also served on search committees for all senior administrator positions over the past 15 years. He will assume the role in summer 2026 once Boston College’s current president, William Leahy, steps down.

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Public Bailout Unlikely for Birmingham-Southern

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Birmingham-Southern is seeking state dollars in addition to its own fundraising efforts. The college aims to raise $200 million by May 2026. Ad keywords: administrators executive institutionalfinance Editorial Tags: Business issues College administration Endowments Fund-Raising Alabama Is this diversity newsletter?:

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President moves: 2 leaders entrusted with restoring harmony

University Business

The incoming president will look to turn things around following the tumultuous exit of its former president, who caused an uproar for proposing a fundraiser at a venue with antisemitic and racist cultural ties. Reilly’s appointment marks a return for the private Roman Catholic University in having a priest-president at the helm.

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President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

University Business

Ragland joined in 2002 as an administrative assistant for The Foundation, a nonprofit associated with Rend Lake College responsible for fundraising and endowment management. Duquesne University announced that President Ken Gormley will step down in July 2026.

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These 2 colleges avoided closings in March by merger, acquisition

University Business

million fundraising effort provided by over one thousand donations saved the school from closing last spring. The pandemic occurs, steepening downward trending enrollment and shortening administrators window to adjust operational strategy. A record $1.5 Lower enrollment breeds lower tuition revenue.