College presidents holding pandemic-delayed inaugurations

Image:  Several college presidents who were hired and took office shortly before or during the COVID-19 pandemic found themselves weighing the optics and practicality of holding inauguration ceremonies. At a time when faculty and staff members were worried about their health and that of their loved ones, students were losing their jobs and dropping out, and people were dying across the country, the presidents were forced to ask themselves whether the ceremonies were essential. Many...