Stanford University on Thursday named business school dean Jonathan Levin its new president, seven months after its former top resident resigned amid allegations of research misconduct. Levin, a 51-year-old economist and Stanford alumnus who has led the business school for eight years, will take the helm at the Palo Alto campus Aug. 1.
” He will lead the university, one of the nation's top-rated and wealthiest with a $36-billion endowment, at a turbulent time in higher education. Nationwide, enrollment is declining, costs continue to skyrocket and many are questioning the value of a high-priced college degree. Public and private universities have been on the defense as conservative activists and politicians attack degree programs, classes and campus culture on race, gender and sexuality.