Brown University President Christina Paxson will step down at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, according to announcements about a presidential transition. The change will conclude her tenure leading the university.
Paxson’s presidency has included a deal involving President Donald Trump, which has drawn attention in coverage of her planned departure. The available reports do not provide further details about the agreement or its broader implications.
The transition was announced by Paxson and Brown Chancellor Samuel M. M. Moynihan. The university is expected to undertake a process to identify its next president before Paxson leaves office.
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