AGB is emphasizing trustee education and board leadership as higher education governance faces heightened scrutiny. In CEO updates, AGB focused on how trustees are being asked to navigate political pressure and financial uncertainty while maintaining fiduciary responsibility and long-term stewardship. The update cites national and state-level survey findings, including an AGB survey in which 43% of trustees reported not being fully confident about their own or their board’s understanding of fiduciary responsibilities and governance boundaries. AGB also highlights research showing many trustees do not understand that oversight can include monitoring institutional spending and president performance. The operational message is direct: effective board orientation is not optional. AGB points to the need for new board member orientation and ongoing education so that governing boards can rebuild public trust amid concerns about value, affordability, transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity. For system and campus leaders, the update signals that board training expectations may intensify, especially as political actors and donors demand clearer demonstrations of governance competence and alignment with institutional mission.