When you think of college presidents, you probably imagine academic leaders focused on education, but sometimes their past associations can cast a long shadow. You might be surprised to learn how a prominent college president's long-ago ties to a notorious figure led to his recent resignation and a major institutional shake-up.
Bard College President Leon Botstein recently announced his resignation, effective June 2024, after decades at the helm.
Botstein has been president of Bard College since 1975, making him one of the longest-serving college presidents in the US.