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Healing After a Leadership Scar
One year after Jim Ryan’s surprise resignation amid federal pressure and DEI scrutiny, the University is navigating a complex legacy of leadership, trust, and resilience. Faculty and leaders reflect with cautious optimism, honoring Ryan’s strong tenure while grappling with the fallout of his departure—seen by some as premature. The institution pivoted through acting presidents Jennifer Wagner Davis and Paul Mahoney, who brokered a deal to end federal investigations in exchange for civil rights compliance, and ultimately appointed Scott Beardsley, whose early focus is rebuilding community…
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