Hundreds of campus leadership moves were announced in late 2025 and into 2026, with multiple institutions naming presidents and interim leaders. The Chronicle’s compilation lists new presidents across public and private systems—appointments that reflect succession planning during financial strain and strategic repositioning. In a notable governance reconfiguration, the Louisiana State University System split its combined president‑and‑chancellor role: Wade Rousse became system president while James Dalton will serve as flagship chancellor. The separation signals a trend among large systems to redistribute executive responsibilities to focus on system strategy and campus‑level research and academic targets. Boards and search committees should expect more targeted searches that emphasize fundraising, government relations and enrollment strategy. Campus stakeholders will watch transitions closely as new leaders begin integrating cost management and academic prioritization into recovery plans.