Cultural differences often doom mergers, even in higher education. Despite strategic vision, institutional culture 'eats strategy for breakfast.' Success requires proactively understanding and integrating diverse cultures, fostering new values while preserving old ones, for a stronger future.
World Breastfeeding Week highlights the need for better support for reproductive labor in higher education. This includes paid leave, clear policies, and accessible resources for faculty and students navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and infant feeding.
Sonoma State University is restoring 10 men's and women's NCAA Division II sports teams in early 2025, backed by an $8M state grant. The decision follows community outcry, a lawsuit over previous cuts, and strategic recommendations for enrollment and spirit.
