Northwestern University has named Mung Chiang, the current head of Purdue University, as its next leader.Chiang, a first-generation immigrant from China, will be Northwestern’s first Asian American president.Northwestern has been without a permanent leader since September, when former president Michael Schill resigned in the wake of a grilling before Congress over his handling of antisemitism, student protests and layoffs at the university.Interim president Henry Bienen will continue to lead Northwestern until Chiang takes over on July 1.Northwestern officials said Monday that Chiang was chosen after an international search and stood out due to his research experience and reputation for supporting...
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