College presidents face unprecedented challenges in 2024, amid campus turmoil and athletics issues. Higher education leaders have long touted athletics as key to a university's brand, but recent protests on antisemitism, free speech, and LGBTQ+ rights have put them under the spotlight. With negotiations and compromise skills being tested, presidents must navigate complex environments to address these non-athletics issues. Additionally, intercollegiate athletics faces uncertainty in 2024, with budgetary pressures and potential program changes ahead.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karenweaver/2024/08/11/college-presidents-face-unprecedented-challenges-amid-athletics-and-campus-turmoil-in-2024/