Marshall University has announced five finalists for its presidential vacancy, with several candidates boasting ties to academic affairs and one alumnus with corporate ties.
From the Charleston Gazette Mail:
Dr. Bernard Arulanandam, vice president for research, economic development, and knowledge enterprise, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Bret Danilowicz, provost and vice president for academic affairs, Florida Atlantic University; Robyn Hannigan, provost, Clarkson University; Dr. Kathy Johnson, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI); and Brad D. Smith, Marshall alumnus, philanthropist and former CEO of Intuit.
The search committee intends to begin interviews with finalists Oct. 11-19, with trustees slated to name a preferred candidate during its scheduled board meeting on Oct. 28.
