U.S. Colleges Announce Major Leadership Transitions Across Multiple Campuses

Higher education institutions across the United States have announced a series of executive leadership updates, including permanent appointments and interim assignments.

Beginning January 1, Bobby Ahdieh of Texas A&M University will step in as president of Pace University in New York City, while current Pace president Marvin Krislov is set to take over as president of Bard College starting July 1. Additionally, Tonjanita Johnson has been selected to lead the Universities of Wisconsin system, and Thomas Fanning will assume the role of chancellor for the University System of Georgia.

Other notable changes include Kansas State University President Richard Linton being named the upcoming president of Virginia Tech for the spring 2027 semester. Haverford College in Pennsylvania has appointed Tulane University dean Brian Edwards as its president beginning July 1, and the University of Dayton has named Darlene Weaver to take over the presidency on the same date.

Several schools have also appointed interim leaders to handle immediate administrative duties, including Brent Fields at Our Lady of the Lake University, Chaudron Gille at the University of North Georgia, and Harris Pastides at the University of Tampa.