The University of Michigan will start a new search to replace President-elect Kent Syverud, who announced his recent diagnosis of brain cancer.
The announcement Wednesday that President-elect Kent Syverud has brain cancer was greeted with sadness by university officials. It was announced in January that Syverud would take up the role of U-M’s President in May.
U-M Board Chairman Mark Bernstein says the university will start the process to begin a new presidential search.
“Domenico Grasso will continue to serve as president until the next president begins their service. And the board plans to reengage a search process as soon as possible. We'll share details about this in the coming days.”
Syverud sought medical care in Syracuse last week before traveling to the University of Michigan where he was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer. Bernstein says the university will do all it can to assist Syverud.
“Of course, our first priority is helping Kent and his family address this challenge and we will do so with every resource we have."
While he is undergoing treatment, Syverud says he will continue contributing as a professor in the Law School and as a special advisor to the board.
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