Statement from Arizona State University
October 7, 2019 — This morning, Kurt Volker resigned as the executive director of
Arizona State University’s McCain Institute for International Leadership. ASU is grateful
for his service guiding this important university initiative.
Arizona State University president Michael Crow has appointed Nicholas Rasmussen as
the acting executive director of the McCain Institute.
Rasmussen currently serves as the senior director for national security and
counterterrorism programs at the McCain Institute; he previously served as the director
of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center.
Volker will be on paid administrative leave from his other university duties until further
notice.
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