Meet Northwestern's New President, Morton O. Schapiro

Morton Owen Schapiro, president of Williams College, professor of economics and one of the country's leading experts in the economics of higher education, has been named president of Northwestern University, Patrick G. Ryan, chairman of Northwestern's Board of Trustees, announced today (December 16, 2008).

Schapiro, 55, will become Northwestern's 16th president, effective September 1, 2009. He will succeed Henry S. Bienen, who will step down after a highly successful presidency spanning 14 years.

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[grunder20]

Cool campus president.

[sexyalexus88]

we miss you @ williams

[MrFalconford]

Morton,are you the son of Joseph and Jory? You grew up so polite.

[cgupta731]

great video, Mr. President!

[haiheehee]

My son recently graduated from Williams College and I had several opportunities to meet President Shapiro. He struck me as a wise leader who truly cared about students.

[CrnchyCereal]

NU is very lucky to be getting Morty! He did a fine job as Williams' President for the past decade and will be missed.