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In 2008, Ramón Méndez Galain, a university professor, was unexpectedly offered the position of Uruguay's energy secretary by President Tabaré Vázquez, as part of the country's efforts to advance clean energy initiatives.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced John Ratcliffe as his choice for CIA director in the upcoming administration. Ratcliffe, who previously served as Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term and was a congressman from Texas, is set to become the first person to hold both of the nation's top intelligence positions. Trump praised Ratcliffe as a defender of constitutional rights and national security.
Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., the current president of the University of Nebraska system, has been named the next president of Ohio State University. Carter will assume his new role on January 1, 2023, replacing Kristina M. Johnson. As president of the University of Nebraska system, Carter implemented financial aid programs and a tuition freeze. He was chosen from a pool of over 150 candidates and brings strategic leadership and service experience to Ohio State.