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Scott Beardsley, with a diverse background in business and academia, has been appointed as UVA's 10th president. He has a rich history of leadership at UVA's Darden School of Business, where he improved rankings and raised significant funds, and is committed to advancing UVA's mission of education, research, and public service. His lifelong dedication to education and leadership positions him to help UVA reach its full potential.
Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III is stepping down following criticism over his response to a controversy involving a children's literature course that acknowledged more than two genders, which led to the firing of the course lecturer and administrative removals.
Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III is resigning amid controversy over his handling of a campus incident involving a professor and a viral video, with political and faculty pressures influencing the decision.
The University of Florida trustees unanimously voted to appoint Santa Ono as the new president despite criticism from conservatives and some Republicans, with debates centered around his past comments and views on diversity and inclusion programs. Ono, currently at Michigan, emphasized his commitment to academic excellence and reform, while facing scrutiny over his past statements and political views, amid broader political tensions over higher education policies.
The Nebraska Board of Regents has nominated Dr. Jeffrey Gold, the current chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, as the priority candidate for the new university president. Gold has accepted the designation and will undergo a 30-day vetting period, including public forums and meetings with stakeholders. The regents are expected to vote on his confirmation on April 19, and he is likely to take office between May and June. Gold's experience and advocacy for higher education and healthcare have garnered support, and he aims to reinstate the university's AAU membership while emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
The death of Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, a former administrator at Lincoln University of Missouri, has sparked allegations of racism and mistreatment by the university's president, John B. Moseley. Candia-Bailey, who was fired before her death, accused Moseley of harassment and bullying in an email citing mental health struggles. The university's board of curators is conducting a review of Moseley, who has volunteered to go on leave during the probe. Alumni and community members are calling for justice and change, highlighting racial dynamics and the impact of Candia-Bailey's positive influence.
A bipartisan resolution has been introduced by four lawmakers calling for the resignation of Harvard University President Claudine Gay and MIT President Sally A. Kornbluth following their congressional testimony on antisemitism. The resolution condemns the rise of antisemitism on university campuses and criticizes the presidents for their failure to clearly state that calls for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment. Despite the resolution, Harvard's highest governing board expressed unanimous support for Gay to remain in office. The House is expected to vote on the resolution this week.
Harvard President Claudine Gay has received unanimous support from the university board to remain in her role, despite calls for her resignation following responses about antisemitism on campus during a Congressional hearing.
Former Vice President Al Gore criticized Harvard President Claudine Gay for her "tone-deafness" during congressional testimony on antisemitism, expressing shock at her comments that calling for the genocide of Jews would not constitute harassment. Gay, along with the presidents of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, faced criticism and calls to resign for their handling of antisemitism on their campuses. Gay and Magill attempted to clarify their statements after the hearing, but Magill ultimately resigned. Gore called for clarification and respect for all communities in the country.
Over 500 Harvard faculty members have expressed their support for University President Claudine Gay in a letter to the school's board, following backlash from a congressional hearing on antisemitism. The faculty members urged the board to defend the university's independence and resist political pressures calling for Gay's removal. The Harvard Corporation is considering making a public statement in support of Gay. Meanwhile, University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned, and MIT's executive committee expressed "full and unreserved support" for their president. The letter defending Gay argues that her message was obscured by soundbites from the hearing, and blames the House committee leadership for their lack of good faith intentions.
Over 350 faculty members at Harvard University have signed a letter urging the Harvard Corporation, the university's top governing body, to resist calls for the removal of University President Claudine Gay. The letter emphasizes the importance of defending university independence and academic freedom in the face of politically motivated attacks. The Corporation is expected to decide whether to publicly support Gay, who has faced criticism following her testimony on antisemitism in a congressional hearing. The faculty members argue that decisions on university leadership should not be influenced by alumni or politicians.
Michigan State University's Board of Trustees has scheduled a special online meeting to discuss a personnel action, which is widely speculated to involve the selection of the next university president. The university has not provided any further details about the meeting, stating that they will not comment on the personnel action prior to the meeting. The search for a new president has been complicated by the investigation into former football coach Mel Tucker, who was fired for cause due to a sexual harassment investigation.
Peter Salovey, the president of Yale, has announced that he will step down in June after 11 years in office. During his tenure, Salovey increased the university's endowment, student enrollment, and diversity. Yale faces challenges in admissions due to the end of affirmative action and calls to end legacy admissions. Salovey plans to return to teaching and writing full-time, and a search committee will be formed to find his replacement.