Iowa’s Board of Regents is poised to vote next week on a sweeping new policy that could give them greater authority in picking top university officials. The proposal would extend beyond selecting university presidents and apply to those presidents’ direct reports, vice presidents, and provosts.

The new president of North Dakota State University wants to exceed an enrollment of 15,000 students, marking a bold step forward for the institution. Along with this ambitious growth, leadership is placing a strong emphasis on retaining current students.

Law students at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville plan a peaceful, nonpartisan demonstration following the university’s decision to rescind an offer to a prospective law school dean. Their aim is to emphasize the importance of academic freedom on campus.