Brown’s Paxson Steps Down for New Leadership | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Brown University’s President Christina Paxson is stepping down at the end of the 2026–27 academic year, after leading the institution since 2012 — a tenure extended to June 30, 2028. She believes now is the ideal time for new leadership to guide Brown into its next chapter, having successfully navigated federal funding challenges and expanded access to education while securing major grants for transformative research. The Corporation will launch a nationwide search for Brown’s 20th president, involving the entire community in the selection process, while working with Paxson to set priorities…