Kennedy Staying on as UMaine President
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ORONO — Robert Kennedy has announced that he will continue as the University of Maine’s president. Kennedy had been under consideration for the president’s job at Kansas State University, where he has been since Sunday as one of two finalists interviewing for that job.
“While I appreciated the opportunity to be considered for the Kansas State presidency, I am delighted to be continuing in my role at the University of Maine. With challenges come opportunities, and I continue to believe that UMaine is well-positioned to build on its recent successes and continue as a unique, invaluable resource serving its students and the state,” Kennedy says. “Because of UMaine’s incredible faculty, staff, students and supporters, we have been able to move forward on several fronts, despite the budget challenges faced by our state and public higher education in general. More than ever, I believe that UMaine is the state’s best hope for the future of this great state. I look forward to working with Chancellor Pattenaude, the Board of Trustees and all those who care deeply about our state’s future. We will continue to find ways to deliver on the promise that comes with our unique role as Maine’s flagship university.”
UMaine’s 18th president, Kennedy has been at the university since 2000, serving first as executive vice president and provost. He was named interim president in August 2004 and was named president in April 2005.