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Michael Scott Roth (born April 8, 1957) is an American academic and university administrator. He became the 16th president of Wesleyan University in 2007. Formerly, he was the 8th president of the California College of the Arts (2000–2007), associate director of the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles, and Director of European Studies at Claremont Graduate University. He was also the H.B. Professor of Humanities at Scripps College, where he was the founding director of the Scripps College Humanities Institute.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_S._Roth
16th President of Wesleyan University
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 1, 2007
Preceded by Douglas J. Bennet
8th President of California College of the Arts
In office
2000–2007
Personal details
Born April 8, 1957 (age 66)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Spouse Kari Weil
Residence(s) Middletown, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma mater Wesleyan University (BA)
Princeton University (PhD)
Profession Professor
Website Roth on Wesleyan
edition.cnn.com/2023/07/19/opinions/wesleyan-university-legacy-admissions-affirmative-action-roth/index.html