In 1993, a search for one to put the wheels back on
Fifteen years ago today, a 46-year-old economist put on a fine suit, tucked a speech in his pocket and headed to the Sterling Memorial Library. Richard Levin, the newly appointed dean of the Graduate School, was getting another promotion.
His new title: President of the University. And as Levin put it Monday, “It was quite a thrill.”
In the life of an institution as old as Yale, April 15, 1993, could be one of the most significant turning points in University history. At the time Yale was engulfed in turmoil; the campus was decaying and a multi-million dollar budget...
this article is ridiculous. how about thinking about the fact that levin's tenure hasn't been so rosy for labor relations, human rights in china, and humanities education. how about the fact that he is an uninspiring "leader" who's more concerned with fund-raising than education.
15 years is long enough. it's time for "rick" to step aside.
Being the president of a private university has got to be one of the hardest jobs around. You have so many intelligent but cranky constituencies you have to balance: faculty, alumni, New Haven politicos who don't have a clue how lucky they are to have Yale there (what would New Haven be without Yale? Zero. DeStefano should be kissing Yale's posterior every chance he gets like the mayor of any other place would do if he was lucky enough to have Yale in his town), and students (the most reasonable and tractable of the bunch).
Witness the 2:10pm poster as proof of crankiness. There is always going to be some controversial issues. Rick seems to have handled them very well.
So good job President Levin.
Congratulations, President Levin! From where I sit as the parent of a 2011 Yalie, a job very well done!Especially appreciate the new financial aid changes. Enjoy the occasion.