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Lewis & Clark names noted cultural commentator Barry Glassner its 24th president The Source July 26, 2010 The Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees has named Dr. Barry Glassner, a noted cultural commentator and the executive vice provost at the University of Southern California, as its 24th president. Chosen by a unanimous vote of the trustees, Glassner will begin his duties in late October.

Clo Phillips' hiring a positive step for Virginia Intermont College Tri-Cities.com, Bristol, Tenn. - Editorial July 25, 2010 We are encouraged by last week's announcement of E. Clorisa Phillips as the 17th president of Virginia Intermont College. Phillips, who has spent her career at the University of Virginia, has pledged to work for a secure financial future for the Bristol college.  It's no secret that VI has struggled to keep its financial footing.  This college is a necessary source of higher education for about 600 students and an economic engine to Bristol and the broader region.

Trinity Baptist College Announces New President, CEO Christian Post Reporter July 23, 2010 Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Fla., has concluded its search for a new president and CEO with the selection of longtime Board of Trustees member Mac Heavener.  In an announcement this week, Trinity Baptist said Heavener's leadership capabilities "will serve both our students and faculty well."

Gonzaga has first non-Jesuit president Spokane Spokesman-Review July 19, 2010 Thayne McCulloh on Friday was promoted from interim president of Gonzaga University to president, and becomes the first non-Jesuit to lead the school in its history.

Friends, classmates, family say farewell at funeral for Locatelli, former Santa Clara University president San Jose, Calif., Mercury News July 17, 2010 As the sun began to set over Santa Clara University on Friday evening, the historic bell atop Mission Santa Clara rang again and again - a solemn tribute to the Rev. Paul Locatelli, a beloved chancellor and former president.  Then, in a stunning sight, a procession of Jesuit priests in white clerical robes filed past the church, carrying candlelit torches and the simple oak casket of a man considered a mentor, colleague and friend to many.

A good Jesuit is hard to find Omaha, Neb., World Herald July 17, 2010 The committee tasked with replacing the outgoing Creighton University president, the Rev. John Schlegel, will search long and hard for a Jesuit priest, a Creighton leader said this week, trying to continue a tradition that began when the Rev. Romanus Shaffel became Creighton's first president in 1878.  But the search committee also might bump into a 21st century reality that's increasingly pushing other Jesuit universities to hire non-priests as presidents.  Simply put, a good Jesuit is getting hard to find.

Creighton president John Schlegel to retire Omaha, Neb., World-Herald July 14, 2010 John Schlegel, the longtime Creighton president, announced Wednesday that he planned to retire in July 2011.  The announcement wasn't wholly unexpected. Schlegel, a Jesuit priest, turns 67 next week. He's spent the past decade as Creighton's president, longer than he ever expected.  But the news still jolted Creighton administrators, professors and students, who can't glance around campus without seeing tangible evidence of the university's improvement.

Former Le Moyne President dies following illness WSYR-TV, Syracuse, N.Y. July 14, 2010 Following a long illness, former Le Moyne College president Father Charles Beirne died Wednesday in New York City at age 71.  Father Beirne served as president of Le Moyne College from 2000 to 2007. He was involved in education since 1972 and had served at other institutions as a professor of education, dean, and academic vice president.

Syracuse economist tapped to head Claremont Graduate University Los Angeles Times July 14, 2010 A prominent healthcare economist and former high-ranking administrator at Syracuse University will be the next leader of Claremont Graduate University, a 2,200-student campus that awards master's and doctoral degrees, university officials said.  The first woman to head the school, Deborah A. Freund is expected to take her position in the fall, replacing Joseph C. Hough, an interim leader who has served since Robert Klitgaard left the presidency in February 2009 after differences with the university's trustees.

The Rev. Paul Locatelli, former Santa Clara University president, dies at 71 San Jose, Calif., Mercury News) July 12, 2010 The Rev. Paul Locatelli, a revered Jesuit priest whose impact on Santa Clara University spanned more than a half century, from his days as a student through his two-decade presidency, died this morning of pancreatic cancer.  Locatelli, 71, was surrounded by his family and Jesuit brothers when he died. Services are being planned.

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