Boards continued to reshape campus leadership in February, with trustees formalizing interim presidents and naming new hires at public and private colleges. Notably, USC’s trustees elevated Beong‑Soo Kim from interim to permanent president amid a multi‑year plan to close a $200 million operating gap; Kim led a major workforce reduction while pledging financial recovery by FY2026‑end. Smaller private and faith‑based colleges also announced leadership changes as institutions confront financial pressure and governance challenges. The wave of appointments underscores how boards are prioritizing fiscal stabilization, enrollment strategy, and compliance in successor searches. Campus communities and advancement teams are watching transitions closely because new presidents typically reshape fundraising priorities, academic portfolios, and staffing plans.