东密歇根大学任命弗林特土著Brendan Kelly博士为第24任校长,2026年5月4日生效。 Eastern Michigan University appoints Flint native Dr. Brendan Kelly as its 24th president, effective May 4, 2026.

东密歇根大学任命弗林特和EMU校友Brendan Kelly博士为第24任校长,自2026年5月4日起,接任卸任总统詹姆斯·史密斯。 Eastern Michigan University has named Flint native and EMU alumnus Dr. Brendan Kelly as its 24th president, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding retiring President James Smith. 目前为阿肯色州立大学系统主席的Kelly, 将在摄政委员会及15至16名成员的咨询委员会牵头进行全国性搜索后, 回到他的校友身边。 Kelly, currently president of the Arkansas State University System, will return to his alma mater after a nationwide search led by the Board of Regents and a 15- to 16-member advisory committee. 他拥有EMU学位和韦恩州立大学博士学位,在多所大学具有广泛的领导经验。 He holds degrees from EMU and a doctorate from Wayne State University, with extensive leadership experience across multiple universities. 他的任命是在Smith任期将近10年之后作出的,其特点是校舍的改善和学生服务的扩大。 His appointment follows Smith’s nearly 10-year tenure, marked by campus improvements and expanded student services. Kelly的五年合同包括520,000美元的年薪。 Kelly’s five-year contract includes a $520,000 annual salary.