Northwestern picks Chinese American as its next president

Mung Chiang takes office as Northwestern recovers from a funding dispute with the Trump administration before an agreement restored them.

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Northwestern University has named Purdue University President Mung Chiang as its 18th president, making him the first Asian American to lead the institution in its 175-year history.

“Honored and thrilled”

The Board of Trustees selected Chiang following a global search with input from faculty, staff, alumni and students. He…