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Incoming L.U. president says school is a good fit

Lawrence University's next leader says he's looking forward to a move from the East Coast to northeast Wisconsin. 

Mark Burstein is the executive vice president at Princeton University, and in July he will take the reigns as Lawrence University's president. 

Burstein says he's impressed with the school's academic standards, focus on individual learning, and nationally recognized music conservatory.  But he says he knew the school, and community, would be a great fit for him, when he took an unannounced campus tour, prior to his interview.  Burstein says the tour guide's interactions with others on campus showed that the school has an inclusive, and supportive culture. 

Lawrence board of trustees chair Terry Franke says about 100 people applied for the school's top post.  He says Burstein's experience at Ivy League schools, and investment banking, along with his collaborative leadership style made him stand out above the other candidates. 

Burstein will become president on July 1, after current president Jill Beck steps down.

posted : December, 14th by WHBY


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