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🌱 Why Silver Lake’s university president is moving and staying longer

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Silver Lake's university president is moving and staying longer

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• University of Akron president signs 3-year contract extension (centredaily.com) — A Silver Lake resident who leads the University of Akron has agreed to a three-year contract extension, keeping him in the role through 2031. He plans to move from Silver Lake into Akron to deepen his connection with the university and city as enrollment stabilizes, campus upgrades continue, and leaders emphasize long-term stability after years of presidential turnover.
   

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