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University of Maine’s President Kennedy stays

Posted on Feb. 09, 2009, at 12:00 a.m.

University of Maine President Robert Kennedy chose to remain in his position, instead of pursuing a possible career as president of Kansas State University.

Kansas State had not made a choice between Kennedy and its other presidential candidate, Dr. Kirk H. Schulz. Kennedy chose to withdraw his application, despite still being a candidate.

“While I appreciated the opportunity to be considered for the Kansas State presidency,” Kennedy said in a UMaine press release. “I am delighted to be continuing in my role at the University of Maine. With challenges come opportunities, and I continue to believe that UMaine is well-positioned to build on its recent successes and continue as a unique, invaluable resource serving its students and the state.”

Kennedy will likely to return from Kansas late Feb. 10.

“He’s happy with the way this process has played out,” said Director of University Relations Joe Carr.

Kennedy is UMaine’s eighteenth president and has held the position since 2000.

“I look forward to working with Chancellor [Richard] Pattenaude, the Board of Trustees and all those who care deeply about our state’s future. We will continue to find ways to deliver on the promise that comes with our unique role as Maine’s flagship university,” Kennedy said in a UMaine press release.

The Kansas State presidential search committee could not be reached for comment.

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