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Uniting in the face of unprecedented challenges

UW Presidential Blog

The following message was sent by President Cauce to all UW faculty, staff and academic personnel on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. We are actively responding on several fronts, many of which Provost Serio and I discussed in our April 3 message to the UW community and/or are outlined on the Federal Policy Updates page.

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President moves: Recent resignations show 3 reasons why a leader steps down

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Ward, president since 2019, will retire at the end of June 2025, the conclusion of Luther’s 2023-25 strategic plan. The work was done in collaboration with the provost. In July 2025, he will depart for a one-year sabbatical and return to the life of academia. Stepping down Jeff Abernathy – Alma College (Mich.)

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Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In: Changing Higher Ed podcast 257 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Dr. Andrew Hsu

The Change Leader, Inc.

April 29, 2025 · Episode 257 Higher Education Strategic Planning That Drives Growth and Faculty Buy-In 34 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. His background shaped his belief that universities must better prepare students for real-world workforce demands while preserving the values of liberal arts education.

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Making financial wellness a priority for student success

Inside Higher Ed

Mike Runiewicz, assistant vice provost and director of student financial services at Washington University in St. Only 27 percent of the Class of 2022 (then graduating seniors) had never interacted with their financial aid office, compared to 50 percent of the Class of 2025, then first-year students. What Is Financial Wellness?

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President moves: Milestone hires and dramatic exits start off the month

University Business

He came into power at the small liberal arts school after a DeSantis-backed overhaul of the Board of Trustees ousted former President Patricia Okker. Gillam currently serves as the executive vice president and provost at The Ohio State University, an institution whose student population doubles that of BU.

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President moves: Retiring leaders shine as they conclude 10+ years of service

University Business

In McDonnell’s previous roles at UMF in the past 13 years, he’s served as a faculty member, dean and provost. The outgoing president will retire by July 2025. Known for the joyful spirit he has brought to the private liberal arts college, he will fit in well helping build community connections, according to the university.

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President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

University Business

David Douglass – College of Idaho David Douglass, provost and executive vice president of College of Idaho, will become president of the private college on June 1. Marcus Long, South Dakota’s longest serving college president, announced his plans to retire at the end of 2025.