AAU Denies Reports of Meeting Between Skorton and Iranian President Ahmadinejad
November 21, 2008 - 12:00amThe American Association of Universities categorically denied yesterday an Iranian news report that stated the six U.S. university presidents currently visiting Iran, including Cornell President David Skorton, were likely to meet with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
“The report is inaccurate. That’s not happening,” said AAU spokesperson Barry Toiv.
The Iranian FARS News Agency reported earlier this week that Ahmadinejad was “likely to meet” with the university presidents.
The Sun Interviews Stetson U. Pres. Wendy Libby ’72
November 21, 2008 - 12:00amWendy B. Libby ’72, MBA ’77 was recently appointed president of Stetson University, making her the first woman to serve as president of the school. At Cornell, she majored in biology and later earned a masters degree in business administration from the Johnson Graduate School of Management. The Sun spoke with Libby to discuss her intentions.
The Sun: First of all, we would like to congratulate you on your election as Stetson’s 9th president. What does it feel like to know that you are the first female president of Stetson University?