interim president

Gary Daynes previously served as Salem’s chief enrollment officer and vice president for institutional effectiveness, among other roles.

Mohammad Mokhber worked in state-affiliated financial organizations before entering politics. He will lead the Iranian government until its presidential election, which must take place within 50 days.

Michael Middleton, a recently retired administrator, has been appointed as the university system's interim president.

After a tumultuous week that saw coup leader Gen. Gilbert Diendere overthrow the interim president and prime minister, Diendere has apologized and the two leaders have officially returned to power.