Kennedy appointed to Connecticut post
UMaine President Emeritus Bob Kennedy has been appointed Interim President of the Board of Regents of Higher Education, a new post that involves oversight of Connecticut’s four state universities, its community colleges and Charter Oak State College. Gov. Dannell P. Malloy made the announcement Monday afternoon in Hartford. Kennedy came to UMaine in 2000 as provost, before serving as president from 2004 until June 30 of this year. This appointment continues through the end of 2011, following which Gov. Malloy will appoint a permanent president of this new board.