Wyoming President to Step Down
Briefly

Ed Seidel, President of the University of Wyoming since July 2020, will step down at the end of his contract in June 2024. His leadership saw significant achievements, including attaining Research Level 1 status and launching the School of Computing and Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. However, his tenure faced challenges, particularly following a faculty vote of no confidence linked to his removal of a dean. Opinions within the community are mixed, reflecting both support for his innovations and criticism for perceived leadership failures.
Seidel's tenure included achieving Research Level 1 status from the Carnegie Classification and establishing the School of Computing and Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
The president's leadership faced scrutiny after the removal of a popular dean, leading to a no confidence vote from faculty.
Community opinion is divided, with some praising Seidel's innovative approaches while others criticize his leadership and loss of faculty trust.
Seidel's departure follows a period of instability marked by a history of high presidential turnover at the university.
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