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A three-judge panel denied the Kennedy Center’s board request to restore President Donald Trump’s name to the institution pending an appeal. The board had sought to reverse a prior ruling that declared the name change illegal, but the judges found the request lacked evidence of irreparable harm.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Board manages the agency's trust and establishes policy. The article focuses on trustee candidate Q&As related to ʻāina, Army, and Mauna Kea.

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz reversed his decision to leave for Clemson University and will remain at MSU due to personal reasons. He cited his family's connection to the university and emphasized rebuilding trust through consistent actions and collaboration with the community and Board of Trustees.

Kevin Guskiewicz will remain as president of Michigan State University despite initially accepting a position at Clemson University. The decision follows his contract extension through 2031 and a doubled salary to $2 million, amid controversial changes to MSU’s Board of Trustees code of conduct. Clemson stated Guskiewicz will stay for 'personal reasons,' reversing his earlier departure plan.

Kevin Guskiewicz remains as president of Michigan State University after accepting a position at Clemson University. Clemson University removed the announcement of his new role and stated he chose to stay at MSU for personal reasons. A campus campaign expressing support for Guskiewicz emerged, while the university board addressed internal governance challenges.

Royce Y.C. Hong, an ArtCenter College of Design alumnus, has been elected to the college's Board of Trustees. He founded and leads IPEVO Inc., a company producing communication devices for schools, and operates three companies across multiple industries and continents.

A US federal judge requested an explanation for the continued presence of a tarp covering the facade of the Kennedy Centre where President Donald Trump’s name was recently removed. The judge ordered the Kennedy Centre’s board of trustees to clarify the purpose and status of the tarp and scaffolding by the end of July.

Francis Pollara, a Pasadena City College alumnus and La Cañada Flintridge city commissioner, has announced a campaign for the college’s Board of Trustees Area 1 seat. The race includes Geoffrey Baum as a second declared candidate for the November 2026 election, which will determine representation for La Cañada Flintridge and several West Pasadena neighborhoods on the board.

Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center's facade after a court-ordered deadline, with delays caused by thunderstorms prompting a brief extension request. The Kennedy Center, which had Trump appointed as chairman during his second term, faced legal challenges over the name removal, while also disputing a court ruling blocking planned renovations.

J. Larry Jameson, serving as interim president of the University of Pennsylvania since December 2023, will step down in June 2027 after addressing challenges including antisemitism on campus and divisions over the Gaza war. He succeeds former President Liz Magill, who resigned amid criticism of her congressional testimony on campus antisemitism. The Board of Trustees praised Jameson for stabilizing the university during a period of uncertainty.

A judge denied the Kennedy Center's request to pause a ruling requiring President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the building. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, stated that only Congress could change the Kennedy Center’s name and mandated removal of Trump’s references by Friday. Workers are preparing to remove the name, and the center has updated its website and communications to exclude it.

Geoffrey Baum, former Pasadena City College Board President, is running for a Board of Trustees seat as the college approaches its centennial and amid recovery from the Eaton Fire. He emphasizes the college's role in supporting families during community challenges.

Ohio State University approved a $100 million settlement with hundreds of former student athletes who claimed sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, who worked at the university from 1978 to 1998. The settlement resolves pending litigation involving 279 of 280 survivors and follows prior settlements with 317 survivors for over $61 million.

Cultural and historic preservation groups have petitioned U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper to block President Donald Trump's renovations of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing concerns over ignored preservation rules. Trump replaced the center's leadership with a board of allies, renamed the building to include his name, and plans a $257 million renovation starting July 6, which opponents argue could alter the historic structure's integrity.

Former President Joe Biden made an awkward onstage remark at Syracuse University's portrait unveiling, jokingly comparing Black trustee Jeffrey M. Scruggs to Barack Obama. The incident sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing Biden's age-related gaffes and others defending the joke. Biden later delivered a reflective speech on democracy and his legacy.