Suffolk University has appointed a new leader with a mandate to transform the struggling Beacon Hill school. The private school’s Board of Trustees tapped James McCarthy as its new president tonight, succeeding David Sargent, whose 21-year reign ended with his abrupt resignation in 2010 amid an outcry over his $1.5 million salary, one of the highest among college presidents nationwide. McCarthy, 62, is currently provost at Baruch College in New York City. He will assume his new position on Feb. 1.

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Greenliner

01/18/2012 09:31 PM

James McCarthy seems like a terrific leader for Suffolk -- but the university gets short shrift in this negative story. Students get a fine education and go on to successful careers and become generous contributors to public life. I'll continue to look for great things from this fine school under its new leader.