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Some institutions hired away well-known sitting presidents, while others saw their leaders leave amid difficult and dramatic circumstances. Marked by large-scale campus protests, congressional hearings on antisemitism and waning public trust, 2024 was a hard year for college presidents. As with every year, top leaders came and went. Some garnered more attention than others, either because of who they are or the circumstances surrounding their arrival (or departure).
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