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Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced he will nominate Judit Polgár, the legendary chess grandmaster, to serve as interim president after a constitutional amendment ends the current president’s term; Reuters and others reported the move, praising Polgár’s achievements and integrity, with a planned meeting to gauge whether she would accept the role until a new constitution is adopted.
UF Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Stuart R. Bell as interim president, effective July 1 and pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors. Bell, former president of the University of Alabama (2015–2025), is credited with strengthening academics, boosting enrollment, advancing athletics, modernizing facilities, and helping Alabama achieve R1 research status.
The Purdue Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Mitch Daniels interim president after President Mung Chiang announced he would leave Purdue to become Northwestern's president; Daniels will assume interim duties July 1 and will lead during the search for a permanent successor.
Kent Syverud, the University of Michigan's president-elect, has been diagnosed with brain cancer and will not assume the presidency as planned. Interim president Domenico Grasso will continue in that role while the university launches a search for a new leader. Syverud will remain affiliated with the university as a law professor and as a special advisor to the board.
President Trump indicated readiness to send more US troops to Venezuela if interim president Rodriguez does not cooperate, and discussed potential sanctions relief, while US officials outlined demands for her to crack down on drug flows, expel hostile operatives, and stop selling oil to adversaries, with plans for a future free election.
Venezuela swore in Delcy Rodriguez as interim president amid the arrest and court appearance of Nicolás Maduro in the US on charges of drug trafficking and terrorism, leading to political tensions and international reactions.
Delcy Rodríguez has assumed the role of interim president of Venezuela following Maduro's capture by US forces, signaling a potential shift in Venezuelan politics and US-Venezuela relations. She has expressed a willingness to collaborate with the US, though her tone remains cautious and her future uncertain, amid ongoing political and military tensions.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez, following Nicolás Maduro's capture, has offered to collaborate with the US, signaling a potential shift in relations, though she maintains Maduro's legitimacy and has not committed to cooperation. Her rise to power was backed by the military and court orders, and her tone has varied from confrontational to conciliatory, amid ongoing political uncertainty.
The parliament of Bosnia's Serb Republic appointed Ana Trisic Babic as interim president following Milorad Dodik's removal from office due to a court ban, with Dodik continuing to pursue secessionist goals despite stepping down. The move was welcomed by the U.S., which also lifted sanctions on some of Dodik's allies, amid ongoing tensions over Bosnia's stability.
The University of Florida Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Donald W. Landry, a renowned Columbia University medical researcher and leader, as interim president starting September 1, 2025, pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. Landry is celebrated for his extensive research, leadership in academia, and numerous accolades, including the Presidential Citizens Medal.
Howard University’s 18th president, Ben Vinson III, is stepping down in August 2025, with Wayne A. I. Frederick appointed as interim president to ensure stability during the transition, as the university continues its legacy of excellence and progress.
The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors has appointed Paul G. Mahoney as interim president, citing his extensive experience and leadership within UVA, to guide the university during the search for a permanent president.
Calvin University's president, Wiebe Boer, has resigned following a report of "unwelcome and inappropriate communication and attention toward a non-student member of the campus community." The board accepted his resignation after he admitted to sending inappropriate communications, although he denied some of the unspecified allegations. The report did not include allegations of sexually explicit communication or physical contact. Gregory Elzinga has been named as the interim president.
President Wiebe Boer of Calvin University in Grand Rapids has resigned following allegations of sending "inappropriate" messages to a non-student member of the campus community. The university's Board of Trustees announced the resignation and named Gregory Elzinga as the interim president. Boer denied some of the allegations but admitted to sending inappropriate communications. The university stated that the alleged conduct did not involve sexually explicit communication or physical contact. External experts were consulted to ensure compliance with Title IX and other legal requirements.
Harvard's interim president, Alan Garber, has called for unity in the university community amid what he described as the tensest time on the campus in the last 50 years following the resignation of former president Claudine Gay. The tension has been exacerbated by concerns about addressing and combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of bias, safeguarding free expression, and fostering mutual understanding. Garber lauded Gay for her confidence in the community but emphasized the need to bridge fissures and strengthen the sense of community moving forward.