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August 05, 2026 - You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available. As higher education grapples with compounding, complex pressures, one of the most important steps an institution can take is to prepare …

July 21, 2026 - Editor’s Note: This AGB blog post describes the dynamic environment for intercollegiate athletics as of July 2026. For updates, see AGB’s Top Public Policy Issues Facing Governing Boards in 2025–2026, and for additional key questions for boards see Top Strategic …

July 15, 2026 - You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available. As we celebrate America’s independence this month, it is worth reflecting on the ideals that shaped our past and the decisions that …

July 14, 2026 - The findings are in, and for higher education governance leaders, they raise questions worth taking seriously. OnBoard's sixth annual Board Effectiveness Survey captures governance data from hundreds of board leaders across sectors each year, including higher education. This year, AI emerged …

July 09, 2026 - Govern with Integrity offers a legislative and system-level framework for strengthening oversight and public trust.

June 18, 2026 - In a recent webinar, I explained that real estate is usually the largest part of an institution’s or related foundation’s balance sheet. However, many higher education governing boards spend too little time discussing the topic. They treat campus facilities and …

June 10, 2026 - You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available. This month, AGB is focused on a challenge that sits at the center of higher education’s future: strengthening public trust through …

June 08, 2026 - This AGB blog post is the third in a series on mental wellness. Click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2. If these times feel like crisis, they are. The world at large is in crisis with climate and …

May 29, 2026 - This AGB blog post is the second in a series on mental wellness in higher education. Part 1 is available here. Wherever you turn these days, there are overwhelming events. They’re close: graphic images on the news of horrific events from …