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Auburn University President To Part Ways With School
Auburn President Steven Leath will part ways with the school, after two years at the helm.
AUBURN, AL - Auburn President Steven Leath and members of the Board of Trustees’ presidential assessment working group mutually decided to part ways after extensive discussions about the university’s leadership. The Auburn Board of Trustees will soon convene to name an interim president.
The school issued a statement Saturday.
“Dr. Leath arrived with vision and enthusiasm to take Auburn to the next level,” said Wayne T. Smith, president pro tempore of the university’s board. “We’re grateful for his dedication and commitment as Auburn made strides as a world-class public university. We wish Steve and Janet all the best.”
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“As I’ve said many times, serving as Auburn’s president has been the highlight of my career,” Leath said. “I’m confident we leave Auburn stronger than when we arrived.”
Leath came to Auburn in 2017 from Iowa State University. He also previously served as vice president for research and sponsored programs for the University of North Carolina System.
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