August 20, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

College Leaders Get a Boost From Corporate Board Service

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Josh Moody Thu, 08/20/2026 - 03:00 AM

Multiple college presidents are paid handsomely to sit on corporate boards in addition to the demands of their job. Is the practice beneficial to institutions or a personal windfall?

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