Higher-education leadership continued to turn over this month: at least ten institutions announced new presidents, including appointments at Hartwick College, Iowa State, Duquesne and Mercer. The appointments range from provosts elevated internally to leaders brought in for enrollment and research turnaround work. In contrast, Northeastern Technical College in South Carolina abruptly fired President Kyle Wagner after a previously accepted resignation agreement was rescinded; the move follows accreditor sanctions and an inspector general’s report alleging flawed dual-enrollment practices and inflated enrollment counts. Governing boards and state officials are facing renewed scrutiny over presidential hires, termination protocols and succession planning. For campus HR and board chairs, these developments reinforce the need for rigorous vetting, transparent contract terms, and contingency planning to protect institutional continuity.