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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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Dr. Kim Cassidy to Step Down as President of Bryn Mawr College in 2024

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An expert in psychology, she will return to being faculty in fall 2026 after a two-year sabbatical. During her tenure, Cassidy eliminated loans as part of the financial aid package for students with family incomes below $60,000; reduced loans for others; and led a $301 million fundraising campaign.

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Tennessee State University Planning to be First HBCU Sponsor for Ice Hockey Program

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The school aims to start competing at the club level in the American College Hockey Association (ACHA), but eventually wants to field men’s and women’s teams in ACHA Division 1 or Division 2 level in 2026-2027, according to TSU Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen. TSU will be hiring a director of club hockey. A connector.

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President moves: Alabama’s flagship leader steps down, other school transitions

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The University of Alabama has enjoyed widespread success under Bell, breaking records in in-state enrollment, second-year retention rates and fundraising. One 10-year fundraising campaign is on track to generate $1.8 billion by 2026. As for campus expansion, 26 facilities have been built and 60 renovated.

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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 two CSU System campuses will be fully integrated by fall 2026 , and Maritime Academy will be renamed Cal Poly, Solano Campus. A record $1.5

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Birmingham-Southern College needs $37.5M in government money to stay open, officials say - Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive

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million in government money, which would serve as a stopgap while it ramps up a colossal fundraising effort, its president, Daniel Coleman, said in a statement. Thus far, Coleman “has secured firm commitments from hundreds of private donors” totaling $45 million toward a $200 million goal by May of 2026.

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President moves: 2 leaders entrusted with restoring harmony

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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. The university will be looking to implement a flurry of cost-cutting measures, and the panic has drawn criticism from the community.