Cumer Scott Green (born c. 1962) is an American businessman and academic administrator serving as the 19th president of the University of Idaho in Moscow. Green took office in July 2019, and has been characterized as a "non-traditional" choice for the role, as he has neither a doctorate nor a background in higher education.[1][2]
In April 2019, the Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved Green's appointment to the UI presidency, at an annual salary of $420,000.[1]
In 2023, President Green initiated a deal with Apollo Global Management to create a non-profit in an effort to acquire the University of Phoenix.[11] In October, Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador subpoenaed Green, demanding a number of records related to the University of Phoenix acquisition.[12]
He is the author of the book University President's Crisis Handbook (with Temple Kinyon) published by Wiley Publishing in 2023.[13]
In 2024, Green donated a total of $7,000 to 11 politicians, seven who lost their primary bids.[14]
Personal life
Green and his wife Gabriella have two adult children, Nicholas and Christina.[15]