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| Michael Schoenfeld |
Brunswick Group has recruited Michael Schoenfeld, VP for public affairs, government relations & chief communications officer at Duke University. He will join the firm on Aug. 15.
As a Brunswick partner, he will counsel higher education institutions and academic medical centers.
Prior to his 14-year run at Duke, Schoenfeld spent a dozen years at Vanderbilt University, exciting as vice-chancellor of public affairs.
He also was senior VP for policy and public affairs at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Brunswick CEO Neal Wolin sees a big opportunity to support colleges as they deal with social and political issues and believes Schoenfeld will become an invaluable asset as the firm grows its capabilities in the academic space.
Leigh Whitaker will return to the University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 1 as VP for government and community affairs.
Temple University has named Brian Keech VP-government & community relations after a national search.
Maine’s Bowdoin College has named NYU Abu Dhabi's Martin Mbugua senior VP-communications and PA. He takes the spot on August 1.
Notre Dame hires Pedro Ribeiro, who most recently served as SVP for communications and PA at the Association of American Universities, as VP for PA and communications, effective Oct. 2.
