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A federal judge blocked Donald Trump from adding his name to the Kennedy Center and paused two-year renovations, ruling the center’s organic statute fixes its name to John F. Kennedy and only Congress can change it; the decision also restored ex officio trustees’ voting rights and found the board cannot discriminate against them, in response to Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawsuit.
The Kennedy Center amended its board rules months before a vote to add Trump's name, now allowing only trustees appointed by the president to vote, excluding other members including Democrats, citing 'longstanding precedent.'
US Social Security and Medicare programs are projected to run short of funds in 2033, three years earlier than previously estimated for Medicare, due to higher-than-expected hospital expenditures, prompting calls for early legislative action to address financing issues.
The Social Security fund may become depleted earlier than previously forecast, risking automatic benefit cuts of 23% by 2033 if Congress does not implement reforms, according to the latest trustees report.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees, after a delay and lack of public explanation, approved tenure for 33 faculty members, ending a contentious period that sparked faculty concerns and broader debates about the future of tenure in higher education amid financial and political pressures.
Michigan State University trustees voted to censure and refer misconduct allegations against two trustees, Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno, to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for possible removal. The allegations stem from a months-long investigation that found instances of alleged misconduct, including accepting free flights and tickets, violating codes of conduct, and engaging in personal attacks. The board also voted to censure Trustee Brianna Scott for publicly alleging misconduct by Vassar. The meeting comes after a rare late-night weekend special meeting and hours before the first official day of new President Kevin Guskiewicz.
An investigation paid for by Michigan State University recommends that trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno be referred to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office for possible removal, while also suggesting that trustee Brianna Scott be considered for censure. The report found numerous instances of alleged misconduct, including accepting special benefits, violating board policies, and engaging in personal attacks. The governor's office is monitoring the situation closely, and the report also recommends steps for the university to improve governance and professional development.
Youngstown State University Trustees faced boos after voting 8-1 to approve Valley Congressman Bill Johnson as the new university president. The decision was met with criticism from students, faculty, and alumni who accused the board of lacking transparency and not allowing their input. Despite the backlash, Johnson promised to lead the university without political bias, create opportunities for students, and maintain a First-Amendment-friendly campus. He will assume his role as president by March 15, 2024.
The majority of CUNY Board of Trustees have remained silent over a law school graduate's "hate-filled" commencement speech, which has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for the public university to be stripped of its taxpayer funds. Only five of CUNY's 17 board members have publicly denounced the speech, with trustees chairman Bill Thompson and vice chair Sandra Wilkin calling the remarks "hate speech." The trustees who did condemn the speech agreed that guidelines must be put in place to prevent future speeches from descending into vitriolic chaos. Jewish activist Ronald Lauder has called for the law school dean to be fired after she was among the faculty on stage who applauded the graduate's speech.