Northwestern hires away Purdue President Mung Chiang as its next university leader

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 869

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Purdue University President Mung Chiang will leave West Lafayette less than four years after taking over the the school’s leadership to accept the presidency at Northwestern University.

Chiang, Purdue’s 13th president, will assume the role in Evanston, Illinois, just outside Chicago, on July 1, according to announcements released Monday by both universities.

Purdue trustees said they plan to name an interim president in the coming weeks and begin a search for a permanent successor …

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