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The Buffett Institute for Global Studies ceased its search for an executive director. Former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry had been appointed to the position in 2015 but withdrew after criticism of his military background from students and faculty.

Buffett Institute stops search for executive director

January 16, 2017

The Buffett Institute for Global Studies has halted its search for an executive director after former ambassador Karl Eikenberry pulled out of the position last spring, Provost Dan Linzer told The Daily. Following...

Roberta Buffett Elliott (Weinberg ’54) smiles at a crowd gathered in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall to honor her more than $100 million donation to the University. More than a year later, Elliott’s donation has allowed the Buffett Institute for Global Studies to fund several new and existing programs and create an executive director position.

Buffett Institute expands programs, launches new initiatives

February 12, 2016

A new executive director position, visiting postdoctoral fellows and expanded programs are among the developments that have come out of Roberta Buffett Elliott’s (Weinberg ’54)  donation of more than...

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