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USC named interim president Beong-Soo Kim as its 13th president after seven months at the helm, during which he steered the university through a $200 million budget deficit, thousands of layoffs, and pressures from federal policy, AI, and campus labor tensions, with the board calling him a “next generation” leader who can guide USC through a rapidly changing higher‑education landscape.
Columbia University has selected Jennifer Mnookin, the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 2022, as its next president, aiming to bring growth and stability after a tumultuous period marked by campus protests and leadership upheavals.
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh resigned amid controversy over a video showing a confrontation about gender identity in a class, with no specific reason given, amidst broader debates over diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Texas A&M University president Mark Welsh is resigning following controversy over a classroom video involving gender education and the firing of a lecturer, amid political pressure and campus turmoil.
Mark Welsh is stepping down as President of Texas A&M University, with a transition plan including a national search for a new president and an interim appointment, to ensure continued excellence and leadership at the university.
President Mark A. Welsh III of Texas A&M announced the removal of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean and English Department Head, and the immediate termination of a professor, due to ongoing issues with course content not aligning with published descriptions, emphasizing the university's commitment to academic responsibility and student trust.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill is resigning amid a $790 million federal funding freeze and controversies over antisemitism and campus protests, with his tenure marked by financial cuts and efforts to address campus issues. He plans to stay until an interim president is appointed and will return to faculty after a sabbatical.
The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors has appointed Paul G. Mahoney as interim president, citing his extensive experience and leadership within UVA, to guide the university during the search for a permanent president.
The University of Florida's board of trustees has approved Santa Ono, former president of the University of Michigan, to become the next president, pending final approval by the Florida Board of Governors. Ono will succeed Kent Fuchs, who served as interim president after Ben Sasse's departure amid controversy over spending and staffing issues.
USC President Carol Folt announced her retirement effective July, after a tenure marked by efforts to revitalize the university following scandals, but also marred by criticism over her handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Folt, who will remain as a tenured faculty member, was praised for initiatives in athletics, computing, and student access, but faced backlash for not fully addressing past ethical issues and for her response to campus protests. Her leadership saw significant fundraising and academic achievements, but also financial challenges and faculty discontent.
Yale University has appointed Maurie McInnis as its first permanent female president, marking a historic milestone for the Ivy League school. McInnis, currently the president of Stony Brook University, will assume her new role on July 1, succeeding Peter Salovey. Her appointment follows a comprehensive search process involving input from over 2,000 community members. McInnis, a Yale alumna, brings extensive experience in higher education leadership and a commitment to advancing opportunities for students.
Maurie McInnis, currently leading Stony Brook University, has been named the next president of Yale University, starting July 1. McInnis, a Yale alumna and cultural historian, will take on the role during a turbulent time in higher education, marked by protests and leadership changes. She succeeds Peter Salovey, who has been Yale's president since 2013.
Yale University has appointed Maurie D. McInnis, the current president of Stony Brook University, as its new president, making her the first woman to hold the position permanently. McInnis, a cultural historian and Yale alumna, will take over from Peter Salovey in July, following a thorough selection process.
The heads of Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers will testify before the Republican-led House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding accusations of antisemitism at their institutions. This follows a series of pro-Palestinian protest encampments on their campuses. The committee criticizes the universities' handling of the protests, with Rutgers and Northwestern negotiating with demonstrators and UCLA calling in police only after violence erupted. The university leaders acknowledge the presence of antisemitism but defend their actions to address it.
Columbia University officials appeared before Congress to address criticism of antisemitic behavior on campus, with the hearing featuring tense exchanges. The leaders confidently affirmed that calling for the genocide of Jews violates the university's code of conduct, in contrast to the cautious responses from officials of other universities in a previous hearing.