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Columbia University President Steps Down

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigned her post effective Aug. Dr. Minouche Shafik The university has been embroiled in controversy since antiwar demonstrations reached a fever pitch in the spring of 2024.

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Dickinson State University president resigns following exodus of nursing faculty

Higher Ed Dive

Steve Easton said he is stepping aside so the university can rehire the instructors who left in protest of new workload policies.

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Embattled Columbia University president departs, interim leader named

Higher Ed Dive

Katrina Armstrong, Columbia’s faculties of health sciences dean, has taken over as the Ivy League institution’s interim president effective immediately.

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La Verne University President Out After 10 Months

Inside Higher Ed

La Verne University president Pardis Mahdavi stepped down last week after less than a year on the job, citing “personal reasons” in an emailed announcement, the Los Angeles Times reported. Mahdavi was president of the private California university for only 10 months.

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Norwich University President Out

Inside Higher Ed

Norwich University president Mark Anarumo is out after three years leading the private military college in Vermont, a decision that Anarumo told VTDigger was “mutual.” University officials have been tight-lipped about his departure.

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Montana State University president to retire at end of 2024-25 academic year

Higher Ed Dive

Waded Cruzado plans to step down after 15 years at the helm — a period marked by growing enrollment and rising research expenditures.

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Temple University president resigns

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Temple University president Jason Wingard resigned abruptly on Tuesday after less than two years on the job, the Board of Trustees announced. The faculty had planned to hold a no-confidence vote on the president the week of April 10. We remain confident that the university can overcome these challenges with your support.”