Lead: Two high‑profile leadership moves were announced this week: Emory’s Gareth James will become dean of UCLA Anderson on July 1, and Syracuse chancellor Kent D. Syverud was selected as the University of Michigan’s next president. What happened: UCLA Anderson appointed Gareth James after a tenure at Emory marked by program expansion and faculty growth; James said he aims to leverage Anderson’s Los Angeles location to deepen industry ties. Separately, Michigan’s Board of Regents moved to install Syverud, a lawyer and former University of Michigan faculty member, to lead the campus through contested debates over diversity and governance. Who’s involved: UCLA Anderson, Emory Goizueta, University of Michigan, Syracuse University and the respective governing boards. Why it matters: Both appointments signal strategic priorities—industry engagement and reputational leadership—and will shape fundraising, faculty recruitment and public positioning during a volatile policy environment.