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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.