Russell Sage College names Matthew Shaftel as new president

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Russell Sage College has named Dr. Matthew Shaftel as the institution's 11th president. He is scheduled to assume his new role on July 1.

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Dr. Matthew Shaftel (Russell Sage College)

Shaftel comes to the area after previously serving as dean and professor at Ohio University's College of Fine Arts. His appointment will coincide with the retirement of the incumbent President Christopher Ames...