College President’s Report Winter 2023/24

January 4, 2024/in President's Report 2024

Appointments

Michigan State Hires Next President

Kevin Guskiewicz has been unanimously selected by the board of trustees at Michigan State to become the institution’s new president. Guskiewicz currently serves as chancellor at UNC Chapel Hill. He will begin his tenure on March 4^th.

Mark Welsh Announced as New President at Texas A&M

General Mark Welsh III has been approved to become the permanent president at Texas A&M. Welsh has served as interim president for the last four months.

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University of Louisiana System Selects New President

Current Grambling State University President Rick Gallot has been announced as the next president of the University of Louisiana System.

Modesto Junior College Names Next Leader

Brian Sanders has been selected as the next president at Modesto Junior College. Sanders is a longtime instructor and is the current interim VP of instruction at MJC. He will begin on the first of this year.

New President Announced at New Mexico Highlands

Dr. Neil Woolf has been approved by the board of regents to become New Mexico Highland’s next president. Woolf will be the institution’s 19^th president and begin in July.

Interim President Announced at Saint Augustine’s University

Dr. Marcus Burgess has been announced as interim president at Saint Austine University. Burgess previously served as VP for institutional advancement at Claflin University.

Gordon State College Appoints President

Dr. Donald J. Green has been named as President after serving as Interim President since May. Green previously served as President of Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

First Alumna President Named at Sweet Briar College

Dr. Mary Pope Hutson has been appointed President after serving as Interim President since March. A Sweet Briar College graduate of 1983, Hutson served as the college’s Senior Vice President of Alumnae Relations for the past eight years.

White Mountain Community College Selects Interim President

White Mountain Community College has named Ms. Melanie Robbins as Interim President following the departure of President Dr. Charles Lloyd who accepted the position of Vice Chancellor of the Community College System. Robbins has served in several positions for the school since 1996.

UT Martin Appoints Chancellor

Dr. Yancy Freeman has been named as Chancellor of University of Tennessee Martin. Freeman comes from UT Chattanooga where he served in various capacities for 25 years. He succeeds Dr. Keith Carver who moved to the position of Senior Vice Chancellor of the UT Institute of Agriculture.

Midwestern State University Names New President

Dr. Stacia Haynie has been named as the 13^th President of MSU. Prior to her appointment as President she served as Executive Vice President, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Louisiana State University.

Bluefield State University – Beckley Announces 1^st President

Dr. Ted Lewis has been selected to serve as the first President of BSU-Beckley. Dr. Lewis previously served as Bluefield State Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

Resignations

Penn President Resigns

Liz Magill, president at the University of Pennsylvania, has resigned four days after what many are calling a disastrous public testimony in Washington DC. Pressure from donors and criticism from the public are a few of the reasons she has stepped down.

Resignation Announced by Harvard President

Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned as leader at the esteemed school. Gay has faced intense scrutiny for her testimony given in front of congress on campus antisemitism. She has also been alleged to have plagiarized previous academic work. She was president at Harvard for six month, the school’s shortest tenure ever.

Retirements

Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor to Retire

Doug Kristensen has announced his plans to retire from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Kristensen will step down at the end of this academic year.

Retirement Announced at Ren Lake College

President Terry Wilkerson will soon retire from Ren Lake College after serving the institution for more than 30 years. Wilkerson will officially retire in June of 2025.

Otero College President to Retire

Dr. Timothy Alvarez will retire as president from Otero College on August 11^th. He has served the college for the past five years.

College President’s Report – November 2023

November 9, 2023/in President's Report 2023

Appointments

Kenyon College Names 20^th President

Dr. Julie Kornfield was selected as the 20^th President of Kenyon College. She served as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs at Columbia University. She assumed the role on October 1, 2023.

Northern Kentucky University Selects New President

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson has been selected to be the 7^th President of Northern Kentucky University. Short-Thompson most recently served as the CEO/Executive Director of Breakthrough Cincinnati, an educational equity nonprofit organization.

Towson University Appoints New President

Dr. Mark Ginsberg began his tenure as Towson University’s 15^th President Oct 30, 2023, succeeding former President Kim Schatzel. Ginsberg comes from George Mason University where he served as Provost and Executive Vice President.

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Upper Iowa University Announces 22^nd President

The Board of Trustees at Upper Iowa University has named Kathy Franken as the University’s 22^nd President. She has served as Interim President since May 2023. Franken is the first female president to lead the University.

Berkley City College Names New President

Berkley City College has announced the appointment of Dr. Denise Richardson as the permanent President. She has been working as Interim President since July 2023. Dr. Richardson was previously the Vice President of Instruction at Merritt College. She follows Dr. Angelica Garcia who stepped down in June to become President/Superintendent 0f Santa Rosa Junior College.

Ferrum College Appoints 13th President

Ferrum College has appointed Dr. Mirta M. Martin as permanent President, where she has served a Interim President since January 2023. Prior to her arrival at Ferrum College, Martin served as President of Fairmont State University.

Howard University Inaugurates Next President

Ben Vincent III has been inaugurated as the 18th president at Howard University. Vincent previously served as provost at Case Western Reserve University and will succeed Wayne Frederick.

Saint Michaels College Announces Next President

Trustees at Saint Michael’s have selected Richard Plumb to become the 18th President of the school. Plumb previously served at Saint Mary’s college as president. He will begin his tenure in January.

Resignations

Illinois Wesleyan President to Step Down

S. Georgia Nugent has announced her plans to leave Illinois Wesleyan. Nugent has been President since August 2019. She is the first female leader of the school and plans to leave at the end of this academic year.

Notre Dame President to Resign

University of Notre Dame President John Jenkins will step down as leader of the esteemed university. Jenkins has served as President since 2004 and will leave at the end of this academic year.

Retirements

Tuskegee U President Retiring

Charlotte P. Morris has announced her plan to retire from Tuskegee University. Morris was appointed in August of 2021 and has served the university for the past 40 years.

Fitchburg State President Announces Retirement

President Richard Lapidus will retire from Fitchburg State at the end of this academic year. Lapidus has served as leader of the school since July of 2015. Fitchburg will begin a national search immediately.

College President’s Report – September 2023

October 11, 2023/in President's Report 2023

Appointments

Temple Names Next President

Temple University appointed Dr. Richard M. Englert as acting president after the untimely death of JoAnne A. Epps in September. Dr. Englert has served Temple University in multiple roles over his 45 year career there, including serving as acting president twice and as president for five years prior to his retirement in 2021.

Board Announces Fisk U President

The Fisk University Board has named Dr. Agenia Walker Clark as their next president. Dr. Clark most recently served as the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. She begins her presidency of the 158 year-old HBCU on November 6, 2023.

Seventh President Announced at Norther Kentucky

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson will become the seventh president of Northern Kentucky University on October 2, 2023. Dr. Short-Thompson is currently the CEO and Executive Director of Breakthrough Cincinnati, a non-profit providing college prep programs to high need/potential middle and high school students.

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Cal State LA Names New President

California State University, Los Angeles’s next president will be Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes. Dr. Earns is currently the president of York College/CUNY. Eanes will become CSULA’s first female president on January 8, 2024.

U-NOLA President Announced

Dr. Kathy Johnson will become the eighth president of the University of New Orleans. Dr. Johnson will be leaving Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where for the past eight years she has served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer.

New President at North Seattle

Dr. Rachel Solemsaas has been named as interim president of North Seattle College. Dr. Solemsaas comes to North Seattle from Hawaii Community College where she served as chancellor for seven years.

Vermont State Names Interim President

Dr. David G. Bergh has been named interim president of Vermont State University. Dr Bergh has held several positions within the Vermont State College System in the past but most recent he was president at Cazenovia College in New York which closed last June.

New President Appointed at Wisconsin Parkside

University of Wisconsin–Parkside announced that Dr. Lynn D. Akey will become the university’s seventh president at the beginning of 2024. Dr. Akey is currently serving as vice president for student success at Minnesota State University.

Mount Saint Mary College Interim Leader Named

Father Gregoire Fluet has been named interim president of Mount Saint Mary College in New York. Earlier in the year, Fr. Fluet was appointed acting president while the Board of Trustees searches for a new president.

Resignations

Yale President to Step Down

President Peter Salovey has announced his plans to step down as president at Yale University. Salovey has been president since 2013 and plans to return to his position on the faculty. He will leave his post next June.

Arkansas Tech President Resigns

Arkansas Tech University terminated Dr. Robin E. Bowan while she was on extended medical leave following a scheduled surgery. Russel Jones has been appointed interim president.

Resignation at Broward College

Dr. Greg Haile has resigned as the president of Broward College. The unexpected resignation caused the Board of Trustees to hold an unscheduled meeting the day following receipt of Dr. Haile’s resignation letter.

Retirements

New Hampshire President to Retire

Dr. James Dean, Jr., president of the University of New Hampshire, announced his plans to step down in June of 2024.

Retirement Announced at Vermont System

Sophie Zdatny will step down as chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges System at the end of December. No interim replacement has been named at this time.

Wagner College (NY) President Retiring

Dr. Angelo Araimo will retire as president of Wagner College in New York at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Dr. Araimo has been president since 2022, though his career at Wagner College spans three decades.

Ursuline President to Retire

Sister Christine De Vinne will retire as the president of Ursuline College effective June 30, 2024. Sister Chris, as she is known on campus, is an Ursuline graduate who will attend her 50^th class reunion later this year.

College President’s Report – Summer 2023

September 6, 2023/in President's Report 2023

Appointments

University of Oregon Names 19^th President

Dr. John Karl Scholz has been named the next president of the University of Oregon. Scholz comes from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he served as Provost. Read more

University of Pittsburgh Announces 19^th Chancellor

Joan T. A. Gabel, Dr. Joan T.A. Gabel, President of the University of Minnesota, has been selected as President of the University of Pittsburgh. Read more

Dartmouth Welcomes New President

Dr. Sian Leah Beilock is succeeding Philp J. Hanlon who stepped down after a 10-year tenure as president. Read more

Corbin University Selects 11^th President

Dr. John Mark Yeats has been chosen as President of Corban University. The former interim President, Dr. John Cornman, will serve as Senior Vice President and Provost at the university. Read more

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Appoints 21^st Chancellor

Dr. Rodney Bennett, former President of the University of Southern Mississippi, has been named Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Read more

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College of Staten Island CUNY Names Interim President in Permanent Role

Dr. Timothy G. Lynch, Interim President of the College of Staten Island, part of the City University of New York, has been named to the job on a permanent basis. Read more

Delta State University Announces Next President

Dr. Daniel J. Ennis has been chosen as President of Delta State University, in Mississippi. Read more…

New President Appointed by Northwest Missouri State University

Dr. Lance Tatum Senior appointed President. The former interim President, Dr. Clarence Green, will serve as Vice President of Culture at the university. Read more

Dalton State College Names Interim President

Dr. John Fuchko III has been named Interim President of Dalton State College. He replaces Dr. Margaret H. Venable, who retired in May. Read more

President of Oglethorpe University Named New President of San Francisco Bay University

Dr. Nicholas Ladany, President of Oglethorpe University in Georgia, has been appointed President of San Francisco Bay University. Read more

Mount San Antonio College Selects New President

Dr. Martha Garcia has been selected as the new president of Mt. San Antonio College. Read more

Columbus State University Names Next President

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named Dr. Stuart Rayfield President. Read more

18^th President of Howard University Announced

Dr. Ben Vinson III, Provost and Executive Vice President at Case Western Reserve University has been appointed President of Howard University. Read more

Mary Baldwin Appoints New President

Dr. Jeffrey Stein, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Elon University, has been named president of Mary Baldwin University following the retirement announcement of Dr. Pamela Fox. Read more

Kentucky State University Appoints 19^th President

Dr. Koffi Akakpo, President of Bluegrass Community and Technical College, has been named President of Kentucky State University. Read more

18^th President of Howard University Announced

Dr. Ben Vinson III, Provost and Executive Vice President at Case Western Reserve University has been appointed President of Howard University. Read more

Ohio University Names New President

Dr. Lori Stewart-Gonzales, Executive Vice President and Provost at Louisville University, also served as Interim President there. Read more

Utah State Chooses New President

Dr. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Cantwell replaces Dr. Noelle Cockett who stepped down after serving six years as President. Read more

Next President of College of Saint Mary Named

Heather A. Smith, Vice President for Ambulatory Services has been named President of the College of Saint Mary. Read more

Eastern Oregon University Names 13^th President

Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, Interim Chancellor at Indiana University Southeast, has been named president of Eastern Oregon University. Ryan succeeds Tom Insko, and Interim Co-Presidents Richard Chaves and Lara Moore, who have led the university since last September. Read more

Bay College Chooses New President

Dr. Nerita Hughes, Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation and the Dean of the School of Business, Careers, Education and Workforce Innovation at North Hennepin Community College, has been chosen as president of Bay College, in Michigan. Read more

California State University Sacramento Appoints New President

Dr. J. Luke Wood, Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at San Diego State University, has been chosen as president of California State University, Sacramento. Read more

Columbia College Announces Twenty-First President

Dr. John Dozier, Institute Community and Equity Officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been chosen as president of Columbia College. Read more

Resignations

Stanford President Resigns

Marc Tessier-Lavigne has announced his resignation from Stanford University. The resignation is in response to board of trustees reviewing allegations that he participated in fraud and other unethical conduct in relation to research papers, some dating back decades. Read more

Texas A&M President Stepping Down Immediately

Katherine Banks has resigned immediately over fallout with the recent resending of professor in the journalism school. The move was believed to be politically motivated. Read more

Temple President Resigns

Jason Wingard has submitted his resignation at Temple University. Wingard faced a turbulent semester at Temple with a graduate student worker strike and a fatal shooting of a campus police officer. Read more

Retirements

Saint Michael’s President to Retire

Lorraine Sterritt has announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year. She has served has president of Saint Michael’s since 2018.

University of Hartford President Retiring

President Gregory Woodward has announced his retirement from the University of Hartford. He will officially step down in June.

Otero College President to Retire

Dr. Timothy Alvarez will retire as president from Otero College on August 11^th. He has served the college for the past five years.

College President’s Report – February 2023

February 20, 2023/in President's Report 2023

Appointments

Slippery Rock University Names New President

Dr. Karen Riley is chosen as Slippery Rock’s next president. She will succeed William Behre who retires in June.

Next President of the Virginia Community College System is Chosen

VCCS has appointed Dr. David Dore as its next president. Dr Dore currently serves as president of campuses at Pima Community College.

New President Chosen at George Washington University

Dr. Ellen Granberg will be GWU’s 19^th president. She is currently provost/SVP for academic affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Emerson College Names Next President

Emerson College has named Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt its 13^th president. He is currently an academic dean at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Ohio Wesleyan University Names Next President

Ohio Wesleyan has named Dr. Matthew P. vandenBerg its next president. He will succeed President Rock Jones who retires at the end of the academic year.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Names New Chancellor

UW-Whitewater has named Dr. Corey A. King as its 18^th chancellor. Corey is currently serving as a VC at UW-Green Bay.

Northern Kentucky University Has Appointed an Interim President

Bonita Brown has been appointed NKU’s interim president. She replaces former president Ashish K. Vaidya who has resigned.

New President Selected at Mercy College

Mercy College has selected Dr Susan L. Parish as its 13^th president. She currently serves as an academic dean at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Sewanee: The University of the South Elects 18^th Vice Chancellor/President

Dr. Robert Wesley Pearigen will be the next VC/president of The University of the South. Pearigen is currently president of Millsaps College.

Delaware County CC Appoints its Next President

Dr. Marta Yera Cronin will be Delaware County CC’s next president. She currently serves as the president of Columbia Gorge CC.

Hennepin Technical College Promotes Interim to Permanent President

Interim president Joy Bodin has been named permanent president of Hennepin Tech. She has been interim president since June 2022.

New President Appointed at Tufts University

Tufts University has appointed Dr. Sunil Kumar as its 14^th president. Kumar currently serves as provost/SVP at Johns Hopkins University.

Northern New Mexico College Selects Next President

The Honorable Hector Balderas has been selected president of NNMC. He was formerly New Mexico’s Attorney General.

Interim President Promoted to Permanent Position at Sul Ross State U.

Dr. Carlos Hernandez has been promoted to president at Sul Ross State U. He is Sul Ross’ 14^th president.

Waubonsee Community College Has a New President

Waubonsee CC appointed Dr. Brian Knetl president. He succeeds retired president Dr. Christine J. Sobek.

Alvernia University Promotes its SVP/Provost to President

Dr. Glynis Fitzgerald will be Alvernia’s next president. She replaces John Loyack who has transitioned to CEO at Alvernia.

New President Chosen at Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids CC has chosen Dr. Charles Lepper as it’s 11^th president. He was formerly a VP at Salt Lake Community College.

Resignations

The President of CUNY Hunter College is Stepping Down

CUNY Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab is stepping down next year. Raab has lead Hunter College for the past 22 years.

Retirements

The President of Johnson C. Smith University Announces Retirement

JCSU president Clarence D. Armbrister announced he will retire in June 2023. He has served as JCSU’s 14^th president since January 2018.

The Chancellor of Austin Community College District to Retire

The ACC chancellor, Dr. Richard M. Rhodes, will retire in August. He has been chancellor at ACC for 12 years.

College President’s Report – January 2023

January 5, 2023/in President's Report 2023

Appointments

Florida Announces Next President

U of FL has selected U.S. Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as its new president. Dr. Sasse will succeed current president Dr. W. Kent Fuchs who steps down next February.

University of Louisville Names Next President

Dr. Kim Schatzel is named Louisville’s 19^th president. She is currently president of Towson University in Maryland.

Interim at Albany Technical College Chosen as President

Albany Technical College has chosen Dr. Emmitt Griswold as its new president. Griswold previously served as EVP and VP of academic affairs at Albany Tech.

Rosemont College Names 15th President

Mr. Jim Cawley is named the 15^th president of Rosemont College. Cawley has been serving as interim president since June.

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Gannon University Announces Next President

Dr. Walter Iwanenko, Jr. will be Gannon’s next president. He will succeed Dr. Keith Taylor who steps down in June 2023.

Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor Have a New President

Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg will be the new president of CU Wisconsin and Ann Arbor next month. Dr. Ankerberg currently serves as provost of CU Chicago.

The State University of New York System Appoints 15^th Chancellor

SUNY has appointed John B. King, Jr., as its 15^th chancellor. King currently serves as president of The Education Trust.

Siena College Selects Next President

Dr. Charles F. Seifert has been selected as Siena College’s 13^th president. He will succeed Christopher P. Gibson who retires in May.

New President Named at Piedmont University

Piedmont University has named Marshall Criser as its next president. He will replace Dr. James F. Mellichamp who is retiring.

Harvey Mudd College Announces 6^th President

Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard will be Harvey Mudd’s next president. She currently serves as the dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa.

Prairie View A&M University Appoints Next President

Prairie View A&M has chosen Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande as president. She currently serves as a VP at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Interim President Selected at West Liberty University

Dr. Cathy Monteroso is named interim president at WLU. She will be the first woman to serve in this leadership position.

New President Announced at The College of Wooster

Dr. Anne E. McCall will be Wooster’s next president. She currently serves as provost/SVP at Xavier University of Louisiana.

Towson University Promotes Provost to Interim President

Dr. Melanie Perreault has been promoted to interim president at Towson U. She replaces current president Kim Schatzel who has accepted a position at another institution.

Interim Named at Montserrat College of Arts

Montserrat College has selected Brian Pellinen as interim president. He will replace Dr. Kurt T. Steinberg who has accepted a position at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio Appoints Interim President

Texas A&M-San Antonio has appointed Dr. Linda Schott interim president. Schott succeeds Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson who accepted the position of president of San Jose University.

A New Chancellor is Named at the Eastern New Mexico University System/Main Campus

Dr. James N. Johnston has been named president and chancellor of the ENMU System/Main Campus. He currently serves as provost/VP at Midwestern State University.

Penn State Altoona Selects Next Chancellor

Penn State Altoona has appointed Dr. Ron Darbeau chancellor. He will succeed Chancellor and Dean Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry who retires at the end of 2022.

13th President Appointed at San Antonio College

Dr. Naydeen Gonzalez-De Jesus has been appointed president of San Antonio College. She succeeds SAC interim president Dr. Francisco Solis.

Pitzer College Names New President

Pitzer College has chosen Dr. Strom C. Thacker as its next president. Thacker was previously VP for academic affairs at Union College in New York.

Tarrant County College Selects Next Chancellor

Dr. Elva LeBlanc has been selected as chancellor of TCC. She has been serving as interim president since June.

Resignations

The President of CUNY Hunter College is Stepping Down

CUNY Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab is stepping down next year. Raab has lead Hunter College for the past 22 years.

Kenyon College President Moves on to a New Position

Kenyon president Dr. Sean Decatur steps down to accept the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. He will assume his new position in March.

Retirements

The Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana-Bloomington to Retire

Jennifer A. Vaughan will retire next May as chancellor of Ivy Tech CC at Bloomington. Vaughan has been chancellor there since 2014.

Kapi’olani Community College Chancellor Retires

Kapi’olani CC Chancellor Dr. Louise Pagotto will retire at the end of the year. Pagotto has worked within the University of Hawai’i for more than 34 years.

College President’s Report – November/December 2022

December 2, 2022/in President's Report 2022

Appointments

Interim at East Stroudsburg University Promoted to President

East Stroudsburg interim president Kenneth Long has been promoted to the position permanently. He is replacing retired president Dr. Marcia G. Welsh.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Names New President

Dr. Jinliu (Grace) Wang is appointed as WPI’s 17th president. She currently serves as EVP of research at Ohio State U.

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Paul Smith’s College has Named an Interim President

Dr. Dan Kelting is named interim president at Paul Smith’s College. He previously served as VP of Research there.

New President Chosen at Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee Valley has appointed Dr. Faimous Harrison as its next president. He succeeds retiring president Dr. James Richardson who held the position for 17 years.

Berea College Names 10^th President

Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon is appointed as Berea College’s new president. Nixon will be the first woman to serve as president in Berea’s 167-year history.

New Chancellor Chosen at the University of Illinois at Chicago

UIC has chosen Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda as its next chancellor. Miranda will succeed Chancellor Michael Amiridis who is now president of the Univ. of South Carolina.

San Jose State University Appoints New President

San Jose State University has appointed Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson as president. She is currently president of Texas A&M Univ. at San Antonio.

New President Named at Tufts University

Dr. Sunil Kumar will be Tufts University’s next president. He will succeed President Anthony P. Monaco who retires next summer.

Northern New Mexico College Chooses Next President

NNMC has chosen Hector Balderas as president. Balderas is currently New Mexico’s Attorney General.

Sul Ross State University Promotes Interim to President

Dr. Carlos Hernandez is chosen as Sul Ross’s 14^th president. Prior to Sul Ross he served as CFO and VP at Sam Houston State University.

New President Appointed at Halifax Community College

Halifax CC names Dr. Patrena B. Elliott as its next president. She currently serves as VP of instruction at Robeson CC.

Lamar Community College Names Next President

Dr. Rosana Reyes is appointed president of Lamar CC. She will assume the presidency in March 2023.

New President Appointed at Southeast New Mexico College

SENMC names Kevin Beardmore as president. Beardmore currently serves as VP of student affairs at Owensboro Cmty/Tech College.

Sherman College of Chiropractic Chooses 6^th President

Dr. Jack Bourla is appointed president of Sherman College of Chiropractic. He will assume his new duties in December.

Resignations

The Ohio State University President to Step Down

Dr. Kristina M. Johnson has announced her resignation as president of Ohio State. She will step down in May 2023.

Ferrum College President Resigns

Ferrum College President Dr. David L. Johns has resigned.

President of the University of Central Oklahoma to Step Down

Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar, president of UCO, will resign in January 2023. She was UCO’s first female president.

Northern Kentucky University Announces Presidential Resignation

NKU has announced the departure of President Ashish K. Vaidya. Dr. Vaidya will step down in December.

Utah State University President to Step Down in July

Noelle E. Cockett is stepping down as president of USU. She will continue as a tenured member of the USU faculty.

Retirements

Dalton State College President to Retire

Dr. Margaret H. Venable, president of Dalton State, will retire in the summer of 2023. She has been president there since 2015.

The President of California State Univ. at Sacramento Announces Retirement

Sacramento State President Robert S. Nelson to retire next July. He will have served in that position for 7 years.

Herkimer County Community College President Announces her Retirement

Dr. Cathleen McColgin will be retiring from Herkimer County CC next August. An interim president has not yet been selected.

College President’s Report – October 2022

November 3, 2022/in President's Report 2022

Appointments

Seattle Colleges Appoints Interim Chancellor

Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap has been appointed interim chancellor of Seattle Colleges. She will continue to serve as president of South Seattle College until an interim has been named there.

New President Named at South Mountain Community College

South Mountain CC has appointed Dr. Richard Daniel as the next president. He succeeds retired President Dr. Shari Olson.

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Interim President Appointed at Youngstown State University

Helen K. Lafferty has been chosen as Youngstown’s interim president. She will succeed President Jim Tressel when he steps down.

Spring Hill College Selects 39^th President

Spring Hill College has named Dr. Mary H. Van Brunt as its next president. She will be the first woman to serve in that position.

Interim Chancellor Named at University of North Carolina at Asheville

Kimberly van Noort will be UNC at Asheville’s interim chancellor. She currently serves as interim provost there and as SVP for academic affairs at the UNC System.

Princeton Theological Seminary Has Appointed its Next President

Princeton Seminary has named Rev. Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton to be its 8^th president. Rev. Dr. Walton will succeed President M. Craig Barnes, who has served as Princeton Seminary’s president since January 2013.

Florida International University Names Next President

Kenneth A. Jessell has been named permanent president at FLA. Jessell has been interim president there since January.

Interim Elected 17^th President of Assumption University

Assumption U. has chosen interim president Greg Weiner as president. He has been serving as interim since April.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Appoints New President

Sally A. Kornbluth has been appointed MIT’s 18^th president. She is currently the provost at Duke University.

The University of Southern Mississippi Names Next President

Southern Miss has selected Dr. Joseph S. Paul as president. He has been serving as interim president there.

Interim President Appointed at Michigan State University

Dr. Teresa K. Woodruff has been selected as MSU’s interim president. She will take office when President Samuel L. Stanley steps down in January.

Resignations

President of Montserrat College of Art Resigns

Dr. Kurt T. Steinberg, president of Montserrat College, to step down in January. He will become the COO of the Peabody Essex Museum.

Michigan State President Resigns

Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley Jr. has announced his resignation. Stanley Jr. cites his “lost confidence” in MSU’s Board and accuses others of micromanaging his leadership of the university.

Retirements

The President of California State University-Chico Announces Retirement

President Gayle E. Hutchinson will retire from CSU-Chico in June 2023. She has been at Chico State for almost 30 years.

Oxnard College President Will Retire in January

Oxnard College President Luis Sanchez to retire. College VP Oscar Cobian is serving as acting president.

The Chancellor of Louisiana State University Shreveport Announces Retirement

LSU Shreveport Chancellor Larry Clark will retire in June. He has been in that position since 2014.

Chancellor of Minnesota State Col/Univ System to Retire

Chancellor Devinder Malhotra announces his retirement from Minnesota State in August 2023. He has served as chancellor for the past 6 years.

College President’s Report – September 2022

October 14, 2022/in President's Report 2022

Appointments

American College of Education Names New President

Geordie Hyland has been named president of the American College of Education. He replaces former president Dr. Shawntel Landry.

Fuller Theological Seminary Selects its 6^th President

Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley will be Fuller Seminary’s new president in January 2023. Dr. Goatley will be Fuller’s first Black president.

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Smith College Announces Selection of its Next President

Smith College has selected Sarah Willie-LeBreton as its next president. She currently serves as provost and dean of the faculty at Swarthmore College.

A New Chancellor is Chosen at the State University System of Florida

Mr. Ray Rodrigues will be the new chancellor of the State University System of Florida. He replaces Marshall M Criser, III who has served as chancellor since 2014.

Blackfeet Community College Names Next President

Blackfeet CC has named Dr. Brad Hall as its next president. Dr. Hall previously served as University of Montana’s first Tribal Outreach Specialist.

Oregon State University Appoints 16^th President

Dr. Jayathi Y. Murthy will be OSU’s 16^th president. She previously served as dean at UCLA’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Livingstone College Names Next President

Dr. Anthony J. Davis has been named president of Livingstone College. Davis previously served there as SVP of advancement and COO.

New President Chosen at Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University has announced Brock Tessman as its future president. Brockman was previously deputy commissioner of higher education for the Montana University System.

Florida Atlantic University Has Selected an Interim President

Stacy Volnick will be Florida Atlantic’s new interim president. She will replace Dr. John Kelly who steps down at the end of the year.

Allegheny College Names Acting President

Allegheny College has appointed former provost and dean of the college, Dr. Ron Cole, as acting president. He succeeds Dr. Hilary Link who resigned this month.

Interim President of the University of Connecticut Named to Post Permanently

Radenka Maric has been named the 17^th president of UConn. She has been serving as interim president there since February.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville Appoints Next President

UAH interim President Dr. Charles L. Karr has been promoted to the role permanently. He retired as president of the University of Alabama last year.

A New President Has Been Chosen at Fayetteville Technical CC

Fayetteville Tech CC has chosen Dr. Mark A. Sorrells as president. Sorrells is currently the SVP for academic and student affairs.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Names 7^th President

Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams is the new president of the University of North Texas HSC at Fort Worth. She succeeds Dr. Michael Williams who is now chancellor of the UNT System.

Lamar Institute of Technology Appoints New President

Lamar Inst. of Tech. has named Dr. Sidney E. Valentine as its next president. Valentine was previously chief academic & student officer at South Florida State College.

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Resignations

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Resigns

Adam Greenway, president of Southern Seminary, has resigned. He has accepted a position with the International Mission Board (IMB).

Retirements

Boston University President to Retire Next Year

Boston University President Robert A. Brown will retire at the end of the school year. He has been president there since 2005.

Stillman College President Announces Her Retirement

Dr. Cynthia Warrick, Stillman’s first woman president, will retire in June 2023. Warrick has served as president at Stillman for the last five years.

Riverland Community College’s President to Retire in 2023

President Adenuga Atewologun has announced his retirement from Riverland CC. A presidential search for the next president will start immediately.

President of Curry College Will Retire in Summer of 2023

Curry College President Kenneth K Quigley, Jr. will retire next summer. Quigley has been president there since 1996.

College President’s Report – August 2022

September 15, 2022/in President's Report 2022

Appointments

Eastern Oregon University Names Interim Co-Presidents

The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees has named Lara Moore (currently EOU VP of finance & Admin) and Richard Chaves (EOU Board Chair) interim co-presidents. They replace Tom Insko who has accepted a new position at another company.

New President Named at William Carey University

Dr. Ben Burnett has been named president at William Carey. He replaces Dr. Tommy King who retired in August.

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Northwestern University Appoints 17^th President

Northwestern U. has named Michael H. Schill as its 17^th president. He replaces former president Morton Schapiro who concluded his tenure in August.

New President Chosen at Saginaw Valley State University

George Grant, chancellor of Penn State University-Berks, will be the next president of Saginaw Valley State University. Grant will succeed Donald Bachand, who is retiring at the end of the year.

National University Appoints New Leader

National University has selected Dr. Mark Milliron as its next president and CEO. He currently serves as SVP at Western Governors University.

Huston-Tillotson University Announces its 7^th President

Dr. Melva K. Williams will be Huston-Tillotson’s next president & CEO. She has been an administrator at Southern University & A&M College.

The University of Oregon Selects its SVP & Provost as Interim President

Dr. Patrick Phillips, SVP & Provost at the University of Oregon, has been chosen as interim president. He takes over from President Michael H. Schill who left to become president at Northwestern University.

University of Michigan Appoints New President

Dr. Santa J. Ono will be U of Michigan’s next president. Ono succeeds Ms. Mary Sue Coleman who has been serving as interim president.

New Chancellor Named at Arkansas State University

ASU has appointed Dr. Todd Shields as its chancellor. He takes over from former chancellor Dr. Kelly Damphousse.

Woodbury University Selects Next President

Dr. Barry Ryan has been selected as Woodbury’s 15^th president. Ryan succeeds retiring president Dr. David Steele-Figueredo.

Ninth President of Robert Morris University Chosen

RMU has named Dr. Michelle L. Patrick as its 9^th president. She will be the first woman to serves as the university’s president.

New President Named at Northeast State Community College

Dr. Jeff McCord is the new president of Northeast State CC. He previously served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Dept. of Labor/Workforce Development.

Calhoun Community College Promotes Interim President

Calhoun CC promotes Dr. Jimmy Hodges as permanent president. Dr. Hodges has been interim president there since June 2021.

College of the Siskiyous has Named a New Superintendent/President

Dr. Char Perlas is the new President/Superintendent for the College of the Siskiyous. She has been the interim there since early 2021.

Resignations

Fisk University President Steps Down

Dr. Vann R. Newkirk has resigned as president of Fisk University. Board Chair Frank L. Sims will serve as acting president.

The President of Wayne State University Will Not Renew His Contract

Wayne State President Dr. M. Roy Wilson will step down in July 2023. He has led the university for the last nine years.

Retirements

President of the University of North Georgia Retires in 2023

UNG President Bonita Jacobs plans to retire at the end of the 2022-23 academic year. She has been president there since 2013. An interim president has not been named at this time.

California State U. Los Angeles President Announces Retirement Plans

President William A. Covino will retire from Cal State LA at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. He will have served 10 years as president at that time.

President of Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College Retires

NWTC announces President Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn’s retirement. Rafn has led NWTC for the last 25 years.

Mary Baldwin University President Retires After 20 years in Office

President Dr. Pamela R. Fox will retire from MBU at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. She will have served as president there for the last 20 years.

Utica College President Announces Her Retirement

Utica College’s President Laura Casamento has announced her retirement. She retires in July2023 after serving 6 years as president.

The President of Trinity Valley Community College Retires in 2023

Dr. Jerry King will retire as president of Trinity Valley CC next year. He has served in various positions there for the last 44 years.

College President’s Report July 2022

August 2, 2022/in President's Report 2022

Appointments

Saint Leo University Chooses 11^th President

St. Leo has selected Dr. Edward Dadez as its next president. He replaces President Jeffrey who has resigned.

Ursinus College Names New President

Robyn E. Hannigan is appointed Ursinus’s 19^th president. She previously served as provost at Clarkson University.

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Interim President Chosen at North Carolina Community Colleges

North Carolina CC has named William S. Carver as interim president. He will replace Thomas Stith, III who resigns this month.

University of Michigan Names 15^th President

Santa J. Ono has been selected as University of Michigan’s next president. Ono comes from the University of British Columbia in Canada where he currently serves as president/vice chancellor.

Interim President Appointed at Sonoma State University

Sonoma State U. has appointed Dr. Ming-Tung Lee as interim president. He succeeds resigning president Dr. Judy K. Sakaki.

Emmanuel College Names Next President

Emmanuel College in Boston, MA has named Dr. Mary K. Boyd as its next president. Dr. Boyd succeeds Sister Eisner who has served as president there since 1979.

New President Selected at Thomas Jefferson University

Dr. Mark L. Tykocinski is the new president at Thomas Jefferson. Tykocinski previously served as TJU’s provost and EVP.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Selects Interim President

WVU Parkersburg has named Dr. Torie Jackson interim president. She succeeds resigning president Dr. Chris Gilmer.

Interim President at Robert Morris University Appointed Permanently

Robert Morris U. appointed Dr. Michelle L. Patrick president. She has been serving as interim president since April.

Interim President Appointed at Fullerton College

Fullerton College named Dr. Monte E. Perez interim president. He recently retired from Los Angeles Mission College after serving there as president for 10 years.

Indiana Wesleyan University Names 10^th President

Dr. Jonathan Kulaga will be Indiana Wesleyan’s 10^th president. He is currently serving as president of Ohio Christian University.

Bishop State Community College Names Next President

Bishop State CC has named Olivier Charles its next president. Charles takes over from current president Dr. Reggie Sykes who has retired.

Interim Appointed Permanent President of Southern Utah University

Mindy Benson will be Southern Utah University’s 17^th president. She has served as Southern Utah’s interim president since July 2021.

Laredo College Names New President

Laredo College has named Dr. Minita Ramirez as its new president. She previously served as VP for student success at Texas A&M International University.

19^th President Appointed at Dartmouth College

Sian Leah Beilock has been appointed Dartmouth’s 19^th president. She currently serves as president of Barnard College.

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Maria College Announces Next President

Maria College has chosen Dr. Lynn Ortale as its next president. Ortale previously served as VP for student life at Chestnut Hill College.

Northampton Community College Names 5^th President

NCC has named Dr. David A. Ruth as its next president. He replaces Dr. Mark Erickson, who retired in June.

Central Community College-Hastings Selects its Next President

Christopher Waddle has been appointed Central CC-Hastings’ new president. He previously served as VP of Human Resources there.

Interim President Promoted at Leech Lake Tribal College

Leech Lake Tribal College has promoted Interim President Helen Zaikina-Montgomery to the position permanently. Montgomery has served as interim since May 2021.

Dean College has Selected its 14^th President

Dean College appointed Kenneth Elmore its 14^th president. Elmore previously served as an administrator at Boston University.

New Super/President Chosen at San Joaquin Delta College

Dr. Lisa Aguilera Lawrenson is San Joaquin Delta’s new superintendent/president. She has been serving as acting super/president since September 2021.

Enterprise State Community College Appoints New President

Enterprise State CC has chosen Daniel Long as president. He replaces retired President Matt Rodgers.

University of Northwestern-St. Paul has Selected its 9^th President

Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek will be the next president of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. He succeeds Dr. Alan Cureton who has led the institution for the last 20 years.

Interim Becomes 18^th President at Emporia State University

Emporia State U. has named Ken Hush the 18^th president. Hush has been serving as Emporia’s interim president.

Muskegon Community College Appoints Next President

Dr. John Selmon will be Muskegon CC’s next president. He replaces retiring President Dr. Dale Nesbary.

Former President of Hobart and William Smith Colleges Returns

Hobart and William Smith Colleges has named President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan its new president. Gearan previously served as Hobart and Smith’s president from 1999 to 2017.

Edison State Community College Hires Next President

Christopher D. Spradlin has been chosen as Edison State CC’s next president. He succeeds President Dr. Doreen Larson who will retire in 2023.

New Chancellor Appointed at Eastern Iowa Community College District

EICCD has appointed Dr. Sonya Williams its new chancellor. Williams currently serves there as VP of education and CAO.

William Carey University Announces Selection of its 10^th President

Dr. Ben Burnett was selected as William Carey’s next president. He replaces Dr. Tommy King who retired recently.

Ivy Tech CC South Bend-Elkhart Appoints New President

Ivy Tech CC South Bend-Elkhart appointed Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper president. She is the former president of Contra Costa College.

New President Selected at North Idaho College

Dr. Nick Swayne will be North Idaho’s next president. He was previously executive director of 4-Virginia.

Saint Louis CC at Wildwood Names Next President

STLCC has chosen Dr. Stephen W. White as president and chief academic officer of its Wildwood campus. He previously served as STLCC Florissant Valley’s dean of science for 9 years.

Indiana University Kokomo Appoints New Chancellor

Dr. Mark Canada has been appointed chancellor of IU Kokomo. He succeeds Dr. Susan Sciame-Giesecke who stepped down to become IU’s VP for regional campuses and online education.

New President Selected at Cuyahoga CC (Tri-C) Westshore

Tri-C Westshore has selected Dr. Scott Latiolais as its next president. Latiolais currently serves as VP of student success at Clover Park Technical College.

University of North Florida Confirms 7^th President

UNF has confirmed Dr. Moez Limayem as its 7^th president. He will take over from retired president Dr. David M. Szymanski.

Resignations

The President of CCC Kennedy-King College Was Terminated in July

Kennedy-King College has removed Dr. Gregory Thomas from office. Katonja Webb Walker will serve as interim president.

President of New Jersey City University Steps Down

Dr. Sue Henderson resigned from New Jersey City College after 10 years as president. NJCU’s VP and chief strategy officer, Jason Kroll, will serve as acting president.

President-Elect of Northwestern University Will Not Be Able to Serve

Due to medical conditions, President-elect Rebecca M. Blank will not become Northwestern University’s next president. Current President Morton Schapiro will stay on until a new leader is selected.

Retirements

President of Youngstown State University to Retire

James Tressel, president of Youngstown State U., retires next February. An interim president has not been chosen at this time.

York College of Pennsylvania President Announces Retirement

Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith will retire from York College of PA in June 2023. A search for her successor will begin immediately.

President of Stockton University to Retire in 2023

Stockton U. president Dr. Harvey Kesselman will retire next year. The university will start a presidential search in the next few months.

University of the District of Columbia President Announces Retirement

UDC President Ronald Mason, Jr. will retire at the end of the next academic year. He will have been president there for 8 years.

College President’s Report June 2022

July 7, 2022/in President's Report 2022

Appointments

Western Colorado University Announces Next President

Western Colorado U. selected William Bradley Baca as its next president. Baca currently serves as Western’s EVP and COO.

New Superintendent/President Chosen at Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College has chosen Dr. Marilyn Flores as its new president/superintendent. She will replace retiring Super/President Teresa Dreyfuss.

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Rogue Community College Names Future President

Dr. Randy Weber will be Rogue CC’s next president. Weber will succeed Dr. Cathy Kemper-Pelle who retires in June.

Portland Community College Selects New President

Portland CC has selected Dr. Adrien Bennings as president. Bennings is currently serving as president of Kellogg CC.

New President Appointed at Southern Crescent Technical College

Dr. Irvin T. Clark, III has been appointed president of Southern Crescent Tech College. He was formerly VP for economic Development at Georgia Piedmont Tech College.

Mercy College of Health Sciences Names Next President

Mercy College of HS has chosen Dr. Adreain M. Henry as its 4^th president. Henry will succeed President Dr. Douglas Fiore who retires at the end of the academic year.

Mercy College of Health Sciences Names Next President

Mercy College of HS has chosen Dr. Adreain M. Henry as its 4^th president. Henry will succeed President Dr. Douglas Fiore who retires at the end of the academic year.

Future President Appointed at Pittsburg State University

Dr. Daniel Shipp is appointed president of Pittsburg State University. He currently serves as VC for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

New President Selected at Southern State Community College

Southern State CC has selected Dr. Nicole Roades as its next president. Roades is currently VPAA there and will assume the presidency in July.

Holy Cross College Selects Next President

Dr. Marco Clark will be Holy Cross College’s next president. Clark will be the first president who is not a Holy Cross brother or priest.

Vermont Law School Appoints New President

Vermont Law School has appointed Rodney A. Smolla as its future president. Smolla currently serves as dean and professor at Widener University Delaware Law School.

Future President Named at Davidson College

Dr. Douglas A. Hicks is named president of Davidson College. He replaces current President Dr. Carol Quillen who will step down after 11 years.

College of the Ozarks Announces New President

College of the Ozarks has chosen Dr. Brad Johnson as its next president. Johnson is currently VP of institutional advancement at Southwest Baptist University.

Grace College and Seminary Promotes Advancement VP to President

Dr. Drew Flamm is appointed 7^th president of Grace College and Seminary. He will succeed retired President Dr. William Katip in July.

Mercer County Community College Names 7^th President

Mercer County CC has named Dr. Deborah Preston as its next president. Preston currently serves as provost/VP at Raritan Valley CC.

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A New President is Selected by Piedmont Virginia Community College

Dr. Jean Runyon will become Piedmont Virginia CC’s next president. Runyon comes from Front Range CC where she is VP of the Larimer Campus.

Iowa Lakes Community College Announces Next President

Iowa Lakes CC has named Scott Stokes as its future president. Stokes is currently executive dean of the Estherville Campus there.

Interim President at Christian Brothers University Promoted to President

David L. Archer was appointed permanent president of Christian Brothers U. He has been interim president since November 2021.

Salisbury University Names New President

Salisbury U has named Dr. Carolyn Ringer Lepre as its next president. Lepre is currently the interim president of Radford University.

Fresno City College VP Appointed President

Robert Pimentel was appointed president of Fresno City College. He is currently Fresno’s VP of educational svcs/inst effectiveness.

President of Keystone College Selected to be the Next President of Abraham Baldwin Ag College

Dr. Tracy Brundage has been named president of Abraham Baldwin Ag College. She currently serves as president of Keystone College.

Aquinas College in Michigan Names 9^th President

Aquinas College has chosen Dr. Alicia Cordoba as its new president. She will replace current President Kevin Quinn who will not seek another term leading the college.

Interim President Chosen at Sul Ross State University

Dr. Carlos Hernandez has been appointed interim president of Sul Ross State U. He is currently SVP and CFO at Sam Houston State University.

Shippensburg University Selects New President

Shippensburg Interim President Dr. Charles Patterson is named to the position permanently. Patterson has been the interim there since June 2021.

New President Selected at Wesleyan College in Georgia

Wesleyan College has appointed Meaghan Blight as its next president. Blight currently serves as an administrator for a Canadian college.

University of Southern Maine Appoints 14^th President

Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson is named 14^th president of the University of Southern Maine. She currently serves as chancellor and CAO of Penn State Greater Allegheny.

Amherst College Names New President

Amherst College has appointed Dr. Michael Elliott as its next president. Elliott succeeds Dr. Carolyn (Biddy) Martin who has been president at Amherst since 2011.

Elon U. Dean Named 8^th President of Dillard University

Dillard University has appointed Dr. Rochelle Ford as the next president. Ford will succeed Dr. Walter Kimbrough in July.

Ripon College Selects New President

Dr. Victoria Folse will be Ripon’s new president. She is currently chair of the School of Nursing at Illinois Wesleyan U.

South Carolina State U. Names Permanent President

SCSU has named Alexander Conyers as its next president. Conyers has been interim president there since August 2021.

New Chancellor Elected by the University of North Carolina Wilmington

Dr. Aswani K. Volety has been named chancellor of UNC Wilmington. He will replace Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli who retires at the end of June.

Trinity University in Texas Selects Next President

Trinity U. has selected Dr. Vanessa Beasley as its 20^th president. Beasley will replace Dr. Danny Anderson who retired at the end of May.

Interim President Appointed by Rosemont College

Jim Cawley has been appointed interim president of Rosemont College. He succeeds President Dr. Jayson Boyers who has resigned.

New President Appointed at Oregon State University

Oregon State names Jayathi Y. Murphy as its next president. Murphy currently serves as UCLA’s dean of engineering and applied sciences.

Purdue University Names Next President

Purdue University has named Dr. Mung Chiang as its next president. Chiang is currently serving as Purdue’s dean of engineering and VP for strategic initiatives.

Colorado State University Selects Interim President

Dr. Rick Miranda has been selected as Colorado State U.’s interim president. He will succeed Joyce McConnell who steps down at the end of June.

University of Portland Appoints 1^st Lay President

U of Portland has named Dr. Robert Kelly as its 21^st president. Kelly is currently VP and special assistant to the president at Loyola U. in Maryland.

New President Selected at Western Oregon University

Western Oregon U. appoints Dr. Jesse Peters as its next president. Peters currently serves as dean of arts and sciences at Ft. Lewis College in Colorado.

Virginia Community College System to Launch New Search for Next Chancellor

Virginia CC System has selected Dr. Sharon Morrissey as interim president while a new search begins for the next chancellor. Morrissey will replace Chancellor Glenn DuBois who is retiring after 21 years at the helm of VCCS.

New President Named at Ulster County CC

Dr. Alison Buckley has been selected as Ulster County CC’s 7^th president. She will succeed President Dr. Alan P. Roberts when he retires at the end of July.

Stephen F. Austin State University Appoints Interim President

SFA appointed Dr. Steve Westbrook as interim president. He is replacing former President Dr. Scott Gordon who stepped down in April.

Wagner College’s Interim President Promoted to Permanent Position

Angelo Araimo has been named Wagner’s 20^th president. He has been serving as interim president there since October 2021.

Mesa Community College Appoints a New President

Mesa CC has appointed Dr. Tammy Robinson as its next president. She has been MCC’s interim president since February 2020.

New Chancellor Selected by the University of Massachusetts Lowell

Dr. Julie Chen is selected as UMass Lowell’s next chancellor. Chen will succeed Chancellor Jacquie Moloney who retires at the end of the academic year.

Lone Star College Names New LSC-CyFair President

The Lone Star College System has named Dr. Valerie Jones as the president of LSC-CyFair. Dr. Jones has been serving as Lone Star’s Sr AVP of academic affairs.

10^th President Named at Joliet Junior College

Joliet Junior College has named Dr. Clyne G.H. Namuo as its 10^th president. Namuo succeeds Dr. Judy Mitchell who will retire at the end of August.

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Selects Chancellor

Dr. Mike Holtzclaw will be UNM-Los Alamos’ next chancellor. He currently serves as VP of instruction and acting VP of student services at the College of San Mateo.

Kennebec Valley CC Acting President Appointed to Position Permanently

Acting President Karen Normandin has been appointed to the position permanently at Kennebec Valley CC. Ms. Normandin has been with KVCC for over 30 years.

The Next President of Front Range CC Has Been Selected

Front Range CC has selected Dr. Colleen Simpson as its next president. Dr. Simpson is currently VP of student svcs/regional learning ctrs at Northeast Wisconsin Tech College.

DePaul University Names 13^th President

Dr. Robert L. Manuel is named 13^th president of DePaul University. He succeeds current President Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban who steps down at the end of June.

New President Selected at Fresno Pacific University

Fresno Pacific selects Dr. Andre Stephens as president. Stephens is currently VP for student development at Biola University.

SUNY BOT Appoints Next President of SUNY at New Paltz

Dr. Darrell P. Wheeler has been appointed president of SUNY at New Paltz. He will succeed retiring President Dr. Donald P. Christian.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Names Next Chancellor

UW-Madison named Dr. Jennifer L. Mnookin as its next chancellor. She will succeed current Chancellor Dr. Rebecca Blank in August.

New England College President Appointed NEC Chancellor

NEC has appointed its president, Dr. Michele Perkins, as chancellor. Current Provost and CAO Dr. Wayne L. Lesperance, Jr. has been chosen as interim president.

New President Named at Eastern Maine Community College

Liz Russell has been named president of Eastern Maine CC. She is currently VP of academic affairs there.

University of Tennessee Southern Selects Interim Chancellor

UT Southern has selected Linda C. Martin as its interim chancellor. She will replace retiring Chancellor Mark La Branche in July.

New President Announced at Tennessee Wesleyan University

TWU names Dr. Tyler Forrest as its next president. Dr. Forrest is currently VC for finance and administration at the Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

San Diego Mesa College Appoints Next President

Dr. Ashanti Hands has been appointed San Diego Mesa’s next president. She will succeed President Dr. Pam Lester who retires at the end of June.

New Mexico Junior College Announces New President

NM Junior College has chosen Dr. Derek Moore to be its next president. Moore is currently VP for student affairs at South Arkansas Community College.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Confirms Incoming President

Dr. Robert H. Vela, Jr. has been confirmed as Texas A&M U.-Kingsville’s 22^nd president. He previously served as president of San Antonio College.

Hartwick College Selects 11^th President

Darren Reisberg has been appointed the 11^th president of Hartwick College. He will succeed retiring President Dr. Margaret Drugovich in August.

Eckerd College Appoints Interim President

Eckerd College has appointed Dr. James Annarelli as interim president. Annarelli is currently Eckerd’s VP for student life and dean of students.

New President Announced at Greenfield Community College

Dr. Michelle Schutt has been named Greenfield CC’s 11^th president. She replaces Interim President Dr. Richard Hooper.

Cleveland State Community College Has a New President

Dr. Ty A. Stone has been appointed Cleveland CC’s next president. Stone succeeds retiring President Dr. Bill Seymour.

New President Appointed at Allen Community College

Allen CC has selected Dr. Bruce Moses as its new president. Moses replaces President John Masterson who retires at the end of the academic year.

Resignations

Harvard University President to Step Down in 2023

Lawrence S. Bacow, chancellor of Harvard University, will resign in June 2023. He will have been in this position for 5 years when he steps down.

University of Pittsburgh Chancellor to Step Down

Pitt Chancellor Dr. Patrick Gallagher will step down in the summer of 2023. He plans to join the faculty as a professor.

Fairmont State University Terminates President’s Contract

Fairmont State has terminated President Dr Mirta Martin’s contract. Diana Phillips, provost and VPAA at Amherst, will be acting president.

The Chancellor of Seattle Colleges to Step Down

Seattle Colleges Chancellor Dr. Shouan Pan will step down in August. Pan has been the system chancellor there since 2016.

Bowdoin College President to Step Down Next Year

Bowdoin President Dr. Clayton Rose announces his departure in June 2023. He has been president there for 7 years.

University of Phoenix President Resigns

President George Burnett has resigned from U of Phoenix. The CFO there, Chris Lynne, has been chosen as interim president.

President of Rockford University to Step Down

President Dr. Eric Fulcomer announced he will step down from Rockford U. in December. He is taking a position as president of the Wisconsin Assn. of Independent Colleges and Universities.

Eckerd College President Will Step Down this Summer

President Dr. Damian J. Fernandez will step down after 2 years in office. An interim president has not been appointed at this time.

Snow College Announces President’s Resignation

Snow College President Dr. Bradley Cook will step down from his position in July. He has accepted the presidency of the American University of Bahrain in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

President of New York University to Step Down

President Andrew Hamilton announced he will step down as president in June 2023. After a sabbatical he will return as a professor in the chemistry department.

President of Columbia University in the City of NY to Resign in 2023

President Lee Bollinger of Columbia University will step down in June 2023. He plans to continue teaching and doing research full-time at Columbia.

Florida Atlantic University President to Step Down

Florida Atlantic U. President John Kelly will step down at the end of the academic year. He will then become FAU’s president emeritus. An interim president has not been chosen at this time.

President of New Jersey City University Resigns

President Dr. Sue Henderson resigns from New Jersey City U. in July. NJCU has named Jason Kroll as acting president.

Western Connecticut State University President Steps Down

WCSU President Dr. John Clark resigns in July. Dr. Paul Beran will become WCSU’s interim president.

Retirements

Hendrix College President to Retire

Hendrix College President W. Ellis Arnold, III will retire in June 2023. His retirement will conclude a 33-year career in education leadership, including 17 years as a president.

U of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor to Retire

UMass Amherst Chancellor Dr. Kumble Subbaswamy will retire at the end of June 2023. He has been chancellor there since July 2012.

Washburn University President to Retire

Washburn University President Jerry Farley will retire after more than 25 years in office. In September Farley will become Washburn’s president emeritus.

President of Manhattanville College to Retire

Manhattanville College President Dr. Michael E. Geisler will retire at the end of June. Dr. Louise Feroe has been selected as interim president.

Trine University President Announces His Retirement

Trine U.’s President Dr. Earl D. Brooks, II will resign in May 2023. He will have served as Trine’s president for 23 years.

Medaille University President Announces Retirement

Medaille U. President Dr. Kenneth Macur retires in June. Dr. Lori V. Quigley has been appointed interim president there, effective in June.

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Appointments

Michigan State Hires Next President

Mark Welsh Announced as New President at Texas A&M

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University of Louisiana System Selects New President

Modesto Junior College Names Next Leader

New President Announced at New Mexico Highlands

Interim President Announced at Saint Augustine’s University

Gordon State College Appoints President

First Alumna President Named at Sweet Briar College

White Mountain Community College Selects Interim President

UT Martin Appoints Chancellor

Midwestern State University Names New President

Bluefield State University – Beckley Announces 1st President

Resignations

Penn President Resigns

Resignation Announced by Harvard President

Retirements

Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor to Retire

Retirement Announced at Ren Lake College

Otero College President to Retire

Appointments

Kenyon College Names 20th President

Northern Kentucky University Selects New President

Towson University Appoints New President

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Upper Iowa University Announces 22nd President

Berkley City College Names New President

Ferrum College Appoints 13th President

Howard University Inaugurates Next President

Saint Michaels College Announces Next President

Resignations

Illinois Wesleyan President to Step Down

Notre Dame President to Resign

Retirements

Tuskegee U President Retiring

Fitchburg State President Announces Retirement

Appointments

Temple Names Next President

Board Announces Fisk U President

Seventh President Announced at Norther Kentucky

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Cal State LA Names New President

U-NOLA President Announced

New President at North Seattle

Vermont State Names Interim President

New President Appointed at Wisconsin Parkside

Mount Saint Mary College Interim Leader Named

Resignations

Yale President to Step Down

Arkansas Tech President Resigns

Resignation at Broward College

Retirements

New Hampshire President to Retire

Retirement Announced at Vermont System

Wagner College (NY) President Retiring

Ursuline President to Retire

Appointments

University of Oregon Names 19th President

University of Pittsburgh Announces 19th Chancellor

Dartmouth Welcomes New President

Corbin University Selects 11th President

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Appoints 21st Chancellor

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College of Staten Island CUNY Names Interim President in Permanent Role

Delta State University Announces Next President

New President Appointed by Northwest Missouri State University

Dalton State College Names Interim President

President of Oglethorpe University Named New President of San Francisco Bay University

Mount San Antonio College Selects New President

Columbus State University Names Next President

18th President of Howard University Announced

Mary Baldwin Appoints New President

Kentucky State University Appoints 19th President

18th President of Howard University Announced

Ohio University Names New President

Utah State Chooses New President

Next President of College of Saint Mary Named

Eastern Oregon University Names 13th President

Bluefield State University – Beckley Announces 1^st President

Kenyon College Names 20^th President

Upper Iowa University Announces 22^nd President

University of Oregon Names 19^th President

University of Pittsburgh Announces 19^th Chancellor

Corbin University Selects 11^th President

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Appoints 21^st Chancellor

18^th President of Howard University Announced

Kentucky State University Appoints 19^th President

18^th President of Howard University Announced

Eastern Oregon University Names 13^th President

Sewanee: The University of the South Elects 18^th Vice Chancellor/President