The Washington Post reports on an exodus of college presidents in that region.

At dozens of colleges this month, graduates will get diplomas, hug their parents, toss their caps in the air. But it’s not just students who are starting anew this commencement season: Many of the schools are, too.

There has been lots of turnover in leadership at Washington universities recently, shaking up schools that have had the same presidents for many years.

GW, Howard, Gallaudet—all are getting new presidents.

Frank Wu, a trustee at Gallaudet, said, “The increasing complexity of colleges and universities, heavy regulation, intense public scrutiny, demands for fundraising, relentless pursuit of rankings — each has dramatically increased the pressure, and together they’ve transformed the college presidency.“

Sounds like a fun job, no?