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Thomas J. Calhoun Jr. beat out two other finalists last week to become president of Chicago State University.

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Chicago State University Picks Alabama Educator as New President

He became a high profile figure locally as principal of two Chicago area schools and headmaster of another one. He helped stabilize enrollment at North Alabama University in Florence. And now, Chicago State University is looking to Thomas J. Calhoun Jr. for leadership.