Yale President Stepping Down After 20 Years

By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN, Associated Press
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 7:46am

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Yale University President Richard C. Levin, who oversaw a big building and renovation program and an expansion in financial aid programs, announced Thursday he is stepping down at the end of the academic year after 20 years at the Ivy League school....

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