All articles tagged with #president appointment
Originally Published 23 days ago — by WTOP
The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors appointed Scott Beardsley as the 10th president, despite calls to delay the process; Beardsley, the dean of UVA Darden School of Business, will start his term on January 1 and is recognized for his leadership in academia and business.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by UVA Today
Scott C. Beardsley, dean of UVA's Darden School of Business, has been unanimously chosen as the 10th president of the University of Virginia, starting January 1, bringing extensive leadership experience and a focus on academic excellence and institutional growth.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Iowa State University
David Cook, an Iowa State alumnus and current president of North Dakota State University, has been named the 17th president of Iowa State University, starting March 1, 2026, succeeding Wendy Wintersteen.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Ford Foundation
Heather Gerken, dean of Yale Law School and expert on democracy and law, has been announced as the new president of the Ford Foundation, succeeding Darren Walker, with a focus on justice, democracy, and systemic change.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Gainesville Sun
Dr. Santa Ono has been unanimously approved by the UF Board of Trustees as the university's 14th president, pending Florida Board of Governors confirmation. Ono, formerly president of the University of Michigan, emphasized his stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and addressed campus issues such as antisemitism and protests. His appointment follows the resignation of former president Ben Sasse, and he brings extensive academic leadership experience from multiple universities.