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University of Michigan Next President Declines Role Due to Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Kent Syverud, chancellor at Syracuse University, announced he cannot assume the presidency of the University of Michigan after a recent brain cancer diagnosis. He will instead join the university as a law professor and adviser. The university's interim president will continue in the role during the search for a new leader.
Apr 15, 12:57 PM·1m read22 sources
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Kent Syverud, the chancellor at Syracuse University, stated on Wednesday that he cannot take the position of president at the University of Michigan due to a diagnosis of brain cancer. Syverud received the diagnosis after feeling unwell last week.
He is currently undergoing treatment at the University of Michigan. Syverud was selected for the role in January and was scheduled to begin in May.
described his situation in a statement, noting the challenges faced by many with similar diagnoses.
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