David Jesse is an Education Beat Reporter at The Chronicle. He focuses on themes such as higher education, education technology, and campus life, often exploring the intersection of regional interest and world news within the education sector. David has been featured in notable publications including the Detroit Free Press, USA TODAY, and ProPublica.
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David Jesse focuses on national coverage of higher education in the United States, with a strong emphasis on government announcements and press releases. His articles delve into college governance, financial challenges, and student experiences.
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For partners of college leaders, life inside the “fish bowl” comes with opportunities and pitfalls.
By: David Jesse
Kent Syverud, who was moving from Syracuse to Ann Arbor, said he had been diagnosed with “a form of brain cancer.” The Board of Regents will start a new search.
By: David Jesse
One of America’s most outspoken regents is defending his seat against a lawyer who defended pro-Palestinian protesters. And the contest is getting heated.
An exclusive Chronicle survey shows the starkness of the challenge.
By: David Jesse
As students flock to the largest publics, small colleges find themself trapped between a flagship and hard place.
By: David Jesse
Kevin Guskiewicz announced Monday that he would no longer be accepting an offer to lead Clemson University. He says the “difficult” choice was driven by “personal and professional considerations.”
By: David Jesse
S hortly after Kevin Guskiewicz announced on May 27 that he would be leaving Michigan State University's presidency for Clemson University, members
By: David Jesse
July 23, 2026 It's not unusual for Arne Duncan, the former U.S. Education secretary, to be in a text conversation with Ted Mitchell, his
By: David Jesse
The partnership of Antioch and Otterbein Universities was once hailed as a model. Now they're in court.
By: David Jesse
September 10, 2026 The first weeks of the college football season are filled with what's often called cupcake games, in which a big powerful
