Folt will lead the private university as it seeks to move past a series of scandals.
By Moriah Balingit , Moriah Balingit Reporter covering national education issues Email Bio Follow Nick Anderson and Nick Anderson Reporter covering higher education, national education policy and the global education market Email Bio Follow Susan Svrluga Susan Svrluga Reporter covering higher education for the Grade Point blog Email Bio Follow March 20 at 5:55 PM LOS ANGELES — The former chancellor of North Carolina’s flagship public university was named president of the University of Southern...
Protesters had toppled the bronze statue in August, decrying it as a symbol of white supremacy. Others said the monument should be preserved in accord with state law and in recognition of North Carolina’s history. The stone pedestal remained until Folt ordered crews to haul it away. Frederick J. Ryan Jr., publisher and chief executive of The Washington Post, is also a member of the USC board.
She praised USC’s commitment to access for disadvantaged students — what she called the “heart of a public” institution — in a private one. On campus, students glanced at an email announcing Folt’s appointment and then resumed studying and research. Rini Sampath, who graduated from USC in 2016 and served as president of the student body, said she was disappointed the university chose another president without input from students. Sampath, 24 and a management consultant in the District, said the university has a record of ignoring students and staff, something she hopes will change with Folt.
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