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University of Richmond Advises Students on Career Readiness in the Age of AI

University of Richmond Advises Students on Career Readiness in the Age of AI

University of Richmond Advises Students on Career Readiness in the Age of AI
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Tonja Johnson Departs University of Alabama System to Lead Universities of Wisconsin

Tonja Johnson Departs University of Alabama System to Lead Universities of Wisconsin

Tonjanita “Tonja” L. Johnson, a native of Butler, Alabama, is set to become the 10th president of the Universities of Wisconsin system in January. The Wisconsin Board of Regents unanimously voted on October 30 to appoint Johnson, who has spent the last seven years with the University of Alabama System. Since 2019, Johnson has served as the senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the UA System. In this role, she oversaw academic planning, program review, student success initiatives, and institutional research. She also acted as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees committee on academic and student affairs and represented Alabama's public universities to government agencies and national organizations. Johnson earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in communication from the University of Alabama and holds a doctorate in urban higher education from Jackson State University. Her prior experience includes executive vice president and chief operating officer at the University of Te...
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Hope College Admissions Automates Transcript Processing with Parchment Data Automation

Hope College Admissions Automates Transcript Processing with Parchment Data Automation

Hope College's Admissions Office has implemented Parchment Data Automation to streamline its transcript processing, moving away from a manual system that involved recalculating GPAs by hand. Previously, admissions staffers, such as Amy Flavin, Associate Director of Admissions Operations, spent considerable time manually reviewing and recalculating GPAs for every incoming student to ensure fairness and a level playing field. This manual process was inefficient, making it difficult to track past calculations and leading to significant time expenditure. The college decided in 2024 to adopt the automated system to reduce manual data entry and leverage transcript data more effectively throughout the student's college experience. The new system allows for quicker processes and provides better data for various departments across the institution, breaking down silos and offering a more comprehensive understanding of each student.
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Colorado State University President Amy Parsons Receives $1.1 Million for Resignation Amidst Non-Disparagement Clause

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons Receives $1.1 Million for Resignation Amidst Non-Disparagement Clause

Colorado State University (CSU) President Amy Parsons is set to receive $1.1 million from the university following her resignation. This payment is attributed to a non-disparagement clause included in her contract. The information was reported during the Rocky Mountain Review's Campus News segment by Robert Sides. The announcement of Parsons' resignation and the associated financial settlement comes as part of broader updates from the university, which also included discussions from the most recent Associated Students of Colorado State University senate session. The details surrounding the non-disparagement clause and the specific reasons for her resignation beyond the contractual agreement were not elaborated upon in the report.
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University of Kansas Faces Scrutiny Over Childcare Center Closure Amidst Athletic Spending

University of Kansas Faces Scrutiny Over Childcare Center Closure Amidst Athletic Spending

The University of Kansas (KU) has drawn criticism for its decision to close the Hilltop Child Development Center, a long-standing childcare facility serving university families. The closure, effective October 30, followed a comprehensive review citing financial resources, regulatory compliance, staffing challenges, and facilities investment as reasons. This move has sparked concern among families, particularly women in academia, who disproportionately bear caregiving responsibilities. The university's decision comes as it simultaneously allocates significant financial resources to its athletics programs, including an estimated $800 million for football stadium renovations, despite its athletics department reporting substantial deficits in recent fiscal years. The Faculty Senate president last year highlighted the contrast in institutional priorities, questioning why childcare is not afforded the same urgency as athletic competitiveness.
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Northwood University Honors Four Leaders with Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards

Northwood University Honors Four Leaders with Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards

Northwood University Honors Four Leaders with Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Awards
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Brown University Renews Brian Moynihan's Term as Chancellor Through 2030

Brown University Renews Brian Moynihan's Term as Chancellor Through 2030

The Corporation of Brown University has re-elected Brian T. Moynihan, a 1981 Brown graduate and the Chair and CEO of Bank of America, to a second three-year term as the university's 22nd chancellor. His new term is set to begin on July 1, 2027, and will extend through June 2030. President Christina H. Paxson announced this renewal in a message to the Brown community on November 6. Moynihan, who has been a member of the Corporation since 2010, previously served six years as a trustee and eight years on the Board of Fellows before becoming chancellor in 2024. The chancellor role is a volunteer position that leads the 54-member Brown Corporation, which is responsible for policy matters, long-term planning, selecting the university president, approving faculty appointments, setting budgets, and approving strategic plans. Moynihan is currently co-chairing the Presidential Selection Committee as President Paxson concludes her final academic year.
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Auburn University Panel Offers Fashion Internship and Career Insights

Auburn University Panel Offers Fashion Internship and Career Insights

Auburn University Panel Offers Fashion Internship and Career Insights
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Wexner name to remain on Ohio State buildings despite Epstein-driven protests

Wexner name to remain on Ohio State buildings despite Epstein-driven protests

Retail magnate Les Wexner’s name won't be removed from several Ohio State University buildings after hundreds of complaints were lodged over his close association with the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein
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Minnesota State Announces Third Annual ASA-IT Conference Dates for 2027

Minnesota State Announces Third Annual ASA-IT Conference Dates for 2027

The Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) and Information Technology (IT) divisions have announced the dates for their third annual ASA-IT Conference. The event is scheduled to take place from May 25-27, 2027, at the Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN. This conference aims to bring together ASA and IT professionals from across the Minnesota State system. The primary goals are to facilitate meaningful dialogue, encourage knowledge sharing of best practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation between these two critical university functions. The theme for the 2027 conference is 'Transform Together: Building the Future of Student Success.' Further details regarding programming, event highlights, and a call for proposals are expected to be released in the coming months, along with information on registration and session submissions.
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Columbia College Chicago to Relocate Library to Smaller, More Digital Space by Spring 2028

Columbia College Chicago to Relocate Library to Smaller, More Digital Space by Spring 2028

Columbia College Chicago is planning to relocate its library from its current location at 624 S. Michigan Ave. to a smaller space at 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. This move, not anticipated before spring 2028, reflects a broader trend in academic libraries towards digitalization. A 2025 survey by the Association of College and Research Libraries indicated that nearly 80% of academic library holdings are digital, with 98.2% of circulation being digital. The new library will be situated in the same building as the Center for Student Success and the Academic Center for Tutoring, aiming to provide easier access to resources for students. Library workers have already begun reviewing books and media for removal to accommodate the condensed space. The construction of the new library space will be funded by a $5 million grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, which also supported the Center for Student Success.
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Michigan-Based Tech Company Bids $10.5 Million for Limestone University Campus

Michigan-Based Tech Company Bids $10.5 Million for Limestone University Campus

Michigan-Based Tech Company Bids $10.5 Million for Limestone University Campus