| Source | Columbia Chronicle |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 23, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 23, 2026, 10 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/provost-finalist-melissa-rands-emphasizes-faculty-investment-amid-budget-pressures/ |
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[ Amelia Baird ][2]
Melissa Rands, provost candidate from Minneapolis College of Art and Design,
discusses faculty development and student success during the open forum in
Ferguson Hall on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
A finalist for Columbia’s next pro...