Emory elevated Christopher L. Augostini from executive vice president and COO to president, effective Sept. 1. At the same time, the University at Buffalo named Caroline Attardo Genco—provost and senior vice president at Tufts—as its first female president, with her start planned for Aug. 10. Elsewhere, Clemson announced Kevin Guskiewicz would leave Michigan State’s presidency to take the helm at Clemson, and SUNY Brockport selected Dawn Meza Soufleris, a longtime student-development and campus-life leader at Montclair State, as its next president. Together, the moves highlight how boards are pairing operating experience, research credentials, and student-experience leadership to navigate strategic planning, budget, and enrollment challenges. For the sector, these appointments matter because presidential leadership reshapes fundraising strategy, faculty recruitment priorities, and how institutions address governance and compliance pressures. The new roster may also affect cross-campus approaches to AI training, workforce development, and student support innovation.