By Kirk Petersen The White House announced February 4 that Reuben Brigety, the former vice chancellor and president of Sewanee: The University of the South, will be nominated as the U.S. ambassador to South Africa. The announcement comes two months after Brigety abruptly resigned after 18 months on the job at Sewanee, citing news reports that the nomination might be … [Read more...] about Brigety to Be Named Ambassador to South Africa
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Sewanee Leader Resigns After 18 Months
By Kirk Petersen The head of the only American university governed by the Episcopal Church announced he is resigning after 18 months on the job because President Biden might name him ambassador to South Africa. “Having concluded that I would accept this nomination if it were offered and that it would be unfair to prolong any uncertainty at the University, I have informed … [Read more...] about Sewanee Leader Resigns After 18 Months