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Drew University Hires First Jewish President
Article, Chronicle for Higher Education, P.8, April 29
Robert Weisbuch was recently hired to become the president of Drew University, a reputable college in New Jersey. Weisbuch will be the first Jew to ever hold this position at the institution formed around the teachings of the United Methodist Church. He will take over the job from former New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean, who was called upon to serve on the commission that investigated the September 11 attacks.
Weisbuch mentioned that one of his goals for the school was to increase diversity, both from a cultural and religious standpoint. He also wants to increase funding for the school's science program. Weisbuch will leave his position as president of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation to join the school. Prior to his work with the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, Weisbuch was an English professor at the University of Michigan.
About the Author Kirk Bangstad is an artist manager and singer working in Chicago, IL. His previous experience includes consulting for technology companies in the Silicon Valley and serving as a field director and publicist for a statewide political campaign. Kirk holds a B.A. in government from Harvard University.
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