{"id":713,"date":"2026-01-06T14:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/?p=713"},"modified":"2026-01-06T14:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:18:11","slug":"presidential-search-update-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/presidentialsearch\/2026\/01\/06\/presidential-search-update-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Presidential Search Update: January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I am writing to share a brief update on the presidential search process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The search committee continues to make steady progress, and we are engaging in meaningful conversations with candidates from a strong pool of applicants. I continue to be impressed by the thoughtfulness and collaborative spirit that every member of the committee brings to this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we initially thought we might reach a decision by early winter, the process is still underway. A presidential search requires time and careful consideration to ensure the best possible leadership for Kalamazoo College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I\u2019ve noted previously, confidentiality is essential to the search process. While we are unable to share many details, we look forward to providing future updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jody Clark \u201980<br>Chair, Board of Trustees<br>Chair, Presidential Search Committee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee, I am writing to share a brief update on the presidential search process. The search committee continues to make steady progress, and we are engaging in meaningful conversations with candidates from a strong pool of applicants. 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