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Education

Kent Syverud will not serve as U of M president after brain cancer diagnosis

Kalloli Bhatt

In an email Wednesday morning, Kent Syverud, former President-elect for the University of Michigan, announced he will no longer be taking the position due to a brain cancer diagnosis.
Education

New University of Michigan President Kent Syverud inherits a host of challenges

The Associated Press

Kent Syverud has been chosen as the next president of the University of Michigan. He acknowledges the challenges ahead, including maintaining the U.S. as a leader in higher education.