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Presidential Appointments

Leadership Moez Limayem Santa Ono Kent Syverud Diversity Initiatives Kyiv National University of Culture Dr. Jeremiah Shinn Brendan C. Kelly Melanie Woodin Board of Governors Jennifer L. Mnookin Brendan Kelly Jeremiah Shinn Controversial Appointments Peter Mohler University of Virginia University of South Florida Utah State University Interim Leadership University of Michigan Interim Presidents Chris Mallet Leadership in Education Ohio State University North Dakota State University Brad L. Mortensen Jennifer Mnookin Manny Diaz Jr. Florida A&M University Ravi Bellamkonda Mississippi University for Women Susan Ballabina James Milliken Ramesh Kolluru Florida International University Columbia University Gregory Tomso

UF Names Former Alabama Leader Stuart R. Bell Sole Finalist for President

Two approvals still loom — first UF trustees, then the state board that rejected a 2025 finalist.

Texas A&M Regents Confirm Susan Ballabina as Flagship President

Montana Regents Unanimously Approve Jeremiah Shinn as University of Montana President

State Board Picks Marshall Stewart as NDSU’s 16th President

Ohio State Elevates Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda to President After Carter’s Resignation

Columbia Names UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin President

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