By Maggie Lee In a renovated Decatur house, Charis Books and More and Charis Circle have made a new home, across the street from Agnes Scott College. The symbiosis across South Candler Street is already growing. Not that moving wasn’t a little bit difficult and scary for the Charis folks, to shift out of a […]
There’s a lot of chatter about the value of a liberal arts education, said Leocadia Zak, just after she was sworn in as the new president of Agnes Scott College.
In her first five months as president of Agnes Scott College, Leocadia “Lee” Zak marvels at how her life’s journey has brought her to the all-women liberal arts college.
Agnes Scott College has selected its next president – Leocadia “Lee” I. Zak – who recently served as director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency under President Barack Obama.
Zak will be the ninth president of Agnes Scott, succeeding current President Elizabeth Kiss, who is stepping down at the end of June. Zak will begin her duties on July 1.
Zak’s appointment comes after an eight-month search with the board of trustees looking for a bold and inspiring leader with a commitment to institutional excellence.
Oprah Winfrey delivered the commencement address for Agnes Scott College in Decatur. Those expecting a life-affirming message from the media icon got their wish. But those hoping the billionaire guru would offer a glimmer of hope for a future White House bid were sorely disappointed.
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