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Presidential Appointments

Moez Limayem Leadership Kent Syverud Santa Ono Peter Mohler Florida A&M University Controversial Appointments Board of Governors Diversity Initiatives Interim Presidents Utah State University University of South Florida Interim Leadership Jennifer L. Mnookin Manny Diaz Jr. Brendan Kelly Brendan C. Kelly Gregory Tomso University of Virginia Kyiv National University of Culture Jennifer Mnookin Columbia University Brad L. Mortensen Melanie Woodin James Milliken Florida International University

Columbia Names UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin President

The appointment aims to steady a campus following federal sanctions plus rapid leadership turnover.

Michigan Regents Unanimously Name Kent Syverud President, Start Set for July 1

Michigan Regents Unanimously Name Kent Syverud as Next University President

UVA Board Unanimously Names Darden Dean Scott Beardsley President

Florida Board Confirms Moez Limayem as University of South Florida’s Next President

Eastern Michigan University Elects Brendan Kelly as 24th President

Duquesne Names Provost David J. Dausey 14th President, Effective July 1, 2026

Utah State University Names Brad L. Mortensen 18th President

USF Trustees Unanimously Tap Moez Limayem as Next President

USF Names UNF President Moez Limayem Sole Finalist for Its Presidency

University of Alabama Appoints Peter Mohler to Guide New NIL Era

Florida Board of Governors Blocks Santa Ono’s Appointment as UF President