The University of Southern California confirmed interim leader Beong‑Soo Kim as its 13th president, while Green River College’s trustees voted to terminate President Suzanne Johnson amid a deep budget shortfall. USC’s board elevated Kim after a search that emphasized campus stabilization following pro‑Palestine protests; Kim has signaled a priority on broad outreach and rejected a federal compact tied to the current administration. At Green River, trustees cited a projected $14.2 million deficit and moved to remove Johnson ahead of a planned faculty no‑confidence vote. Both moves underscore how boards are using leadership changes to respond to political pressure, campus unrest and fiscal stress. USC’s promotion aims to close a chapter of interim management and restore fundraising momentum; Green River’s ouster highlights the governance risks small public colleges face when budgets tighten. A no‑confidence vote is a formal faculty expression that can deepen board‑campus divides and prompt accelerated personnel changes.