Michael roth biography

For 5, days, Michael Roth ’78 has served as president of Wesleyan University. His administration has been filled with ups and downs, controversies, and commendations.

Some consider him to be the boogeyman of campus, and others think him a well-balanced and reasonable leader, but all can agree that he’s had a lasting impact on the University thus far. After the board of trustees extended Roth’s contract through last year, I wanted to take a look at the story of Roth’s presidency over time.

Shortly before the end of the – school year, Roth spoke to a crowd of students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater University community on his goals and ideas as the incoming president.

Then Staff Writer Lindsay Ceballos ’07 reported on it in an article from Tuesday, May 1, entitled “Roth returns: Community welcomes alumnus as President.”

“In an improvised speech, Roth stressed what will be three tenets of his presidency: freedom, e