Mitch Daniels Returns as Purdue Interim President
Daniels returns to lead Purdue on an interim basis while trustees launch a national search for a permanent president.
- On Monday, the Purdue Board of Trustees appointed Mitch Daniels, former Indiana governor and Purdue president emeritus, as interim president effective July 1, succeeding President Mung Chiang who is departing to lead Northwestern University.
- Chiang's departure to lead Northwestern University prompted the board to turn to a familiar leader; Daniels previously led Purdue as president for 10 years from 2013 to 2022 after his second term as Indiana governor ended.
- Board Chairman Gary Lehman said one of Daniels' conditions was expeditious action, and that Daniels initially wanted to work pro bono but the board negotiated a salary well below market rate.
- Current President Chiang endorsed the transition, calling Daniels 'exactly the right choice' to maintain momentum, while Trustee Vice Chair Michael Klipsch stated there is 'no one else' ready to lead on Day One.
- A national search for a permanent successor will launch in the coming weeks, with Daniels remaining as unpaid chair of the Purdue Research Foundation Board of Directors during his interim tenure.
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Former Gov. Daniels Returns to Lead Purdue as Interim President
Source: Michael Hickey / Getty STATEWIDE — Former Purdue president Mitch Daniels is returning to lead the university on an interim basis following President Mung Chiang’s departure. Purdue’s Board of Trustees voted to bring Daniels back starting July 1, just days after Chiang announced he is leaving to become Northwestern University’s next president. Daniels previously served as Purdue’s president from 2013 to 2022 after two terms as Indiana gov…
Purdue approves former governor to return during search for new leadership
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Purdue University officials announced the Purdue University board of Trustees voted to approve former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels as the interim president effective July 1. Daniels previously served for 10 years as Purdue's president, from 2013 to 2022. According to a release, Daniels has agreed to serve as interim president while [...]
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