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Chris Brussalis’ swift, unanimous promotion from board member to interim leader to permanent president has raised some eyebrows on Point Park University’s campus, especially in light of the strategic plan that may overhaul of Point Park’s admissions, programs, and possibly faculty. Concurrently, some students with marginalized identities say they worry changes to the student body’s makeup could have implications for their safety.

Like many regional colleges, Point Park University is facing several concurrent challenges…