The Association of Governing Boards issued parallel CEO updates urging trustees and foundation board members to treat fiduciary duty as an ongoing discipline rather than a one‑time onboarding exercise. AGB recommended integrating continuous education on fiduciary responsibilities into regular board development and reinforcing governance principles at decision points. The guidance stresses that presidents and CEOs cannot lead effectively without board partnership, and that boards should proactively ask institutional leaders what support they need. AGB framed steady governance work as essential to mission fidelity, financial stewardship and reputation management amid policy volatility and sector disruption. For foundation boards, AGB echoed the message: continuous learning, clear alignment between philanthropic priorities and institutional strategy, and periodic reflection on risk are critical. The two updates highlight a sectoral pivot toward formalized governance practices after a year of high‑stakes controversies and political pressure on campuses. Board chairs and trustees: AGB recommends annual assessments, clarified committee charges, and education tied to accreditation and financial oversight to strengthen resiliency.