A few weeks ago, I was named one of three finalists by the University of Minnesota in their presidential search. Yesterday, at their Board of Regents meeting, the University of Minnesota did not select me for this position.
Please know that while I was not chosen for the role of president at my alma mater, I was honored to be considered and am glad that I pursued it. At the same time, I am very happy to be here at CSU serving as the university’s eighth president and have no intention of seeking the presidency of any other institution. My interest in the presidency at the University of Minnesota stemmed from my deep academic and professional connections to that institution and to the state of Minnesota.
I appreciated hearing from so many of you once I had been named a finalist in the search. As you can imagine, choosing how best to share that news and recognizing how it would impact our work and community weighed heavily on me in the days leading up to the announcement. I was deeply moved by your kind, encouraging messages and understanding of why I would pursue this particular position.
I look forward to continuing our work together to ensure a bright future for our students and our University.
