Presidential News
L&C Advantage Strategic Initiative Priorities 2025–26 and Strategic Imperatives Advisory Council 2.0
An update from Executive Council on the L&C Advantage priorities for the year, and establishing a reconstituted Strategic Imperatives Advisory Council.
Danielle Torres Selected as Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Community Dialogues Director
Dean of Equity and Inclusion Danielle Torres will begin her tenure as Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Community Dialogues Director on September 2, 2025. In order to ensure a smooth transition for the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), she will continue to also serve as Dean until January 2026.
Meoz appointed Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
Ben Meoz, who has been with the college since 2021 and served as Interim Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students since April, begins his tenure on August 18.
Celebrating Staff Excellence: President’s Award Honors 12
The first annual President’s Staff Excellence Awards honored 12 staff members from across the institution at the L&C Employee Appreciation Picnic.
May 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
The Board of Trustees met May 8–9 for its annual spring meeting. The Board of Trustees received the Strategic Imperatives Advisory Council report, approved budget and emeriti appointments, and elected new Trustees.
President Holmes-Sullivan Joins Hundreds of College Presidents Opposing Undue Government Interference in Higher Ed
President Robin Holmes-Sullivan is among more than 300 U.S. college presidents to sign a public statement opposing federal interference that undermines our nation’s higher education institutions.