The diplomat: Piecing together Casteen's longevity
It's a wonder the offices of college presidents aren't outfitted with revolving doors. Among U.S. News and World Report's top 50 universities, the average president has been in the top seat for just six years– only long enough to see three classes of undergraduates move from matriculation to commencement.
In that top 50, no president has served longer than John Casteen. This month marks his 18th year at the helm of the University of Virginia.
Yet, unlike some high-profile college presidents who encounter controversy, Casteen appears never to have had to fight to keep his job– but it's not as though he hasn't had his share of controversies:
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Dave KoehnPHOTO BY JEN FARIELLO Growing up in Colorado Springs, in a house where people rooted for the Denver Broncos, it didn't take long for Dave Koehn to get caug...
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