St. John’s College voted to consolidate its separate campus presidencies in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, folding the roles into one collegewide presidency. The governing board decision, reported over the weekend, is expected to reduce costs as the school navigates “constant budgetary pressure” and anticipates enrollment declines. The Santa Fe president, J. Walter Sterling, has led the campus since July 2024 and served as interim collegewide president starting in June 2025. The college previously tapped its endowment to plug a $10 million deficit and laid off multiple employees. With the consolidation likely tied to cost control and enrollment growth needs, the board’s next steps—searching for the permanent single president—will be closely watched as stakeholders evaluate how the change affects academic and campus operations.