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Weber State Faces another Leadership Transition as Provost Leslie Durham Announces Departure

By The Signpost · October 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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After succeeding former Weber State University President Brad Mortensen last fall, Leslie Durham is preparing to leave her position as provost after accepting a new position at James Madison University in Virginia. Her departure was announced by Weber State President Chris Mallett in an email sent on Sept. 24.

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