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Despite the recent turnovers, two individuals have earned a permanent place as school presidents following their initial service as interims.

Chris W. Brussalis of Point Park University became president after a temporary role beginning in February. Previously, he has provided counsel to colleges, universities and Fortune 500 companies. He has a master's in business administration and a doctorate in higher education administration. Brussalis' initial points of focus at Point Park will be on developing multi-generational housing, additional sports and recreation venues and its nationally known Conservatory of Performing Arts, according to TribLive.
Allegheny College's Ron Cole earned a five-year contract following a record $19 million fundraising year and his strategic planning, which impressed the college's governing body. Cole benefits from being Allegheny's previous provost and sharing a deep history of the college. To combat national enrollment dips, the college announced a four-year tuition-free program for students who hail from sub-$50,000 households, according to TribLive.

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