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U-M picks Vanderbilt provost as its next president
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Key Points:
- The University of Michigan has chosen C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, as its next president, with an official announcement expected on August 18.
- Raver will succeed Domenico Grasso, who was appointed president in May after the original pick, Kent Syverud, withdrew due to a brain cancer diagnosis.
- Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was also considered for the position but recently joined a Detroit law firm after ending his gubernatorial campaign.
- Raver brings extensive leadership experience from Vanderbilt, including recruiting new deans, expanding research initiatives, and overseeing significant institutional growth.
- She will face challenges at Michigan, including managing leadership turnover, selecting new athletic and medical leaders, and addressing ongoing campus tensions and investigations.
