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My entire professional life, I have believed that leadership matters. Institutions rise or fall based on the quality of the individuals entrusted to guide them, especially at pivotal moments of change.

That is why recent decisions in the University of New Mexico鈥檚 presidential search are so difficult to understand.

Meg Whitman, one of the most accomplished executives in modern American business and public service, sought the presidency of the University of New Mexico. A former Fortune 50 CEO and U.S. ambassador, she was eliminated before reaching the final round of interviews, denied even the opportunity to present her vision to the broader university community.

This decision raises a fundamental question: What kind of leadership is UNM truly seeking?

Whitman鈥檚 record speaks for itself. She transformed eBay from a startup into a global enterprise worth billions, demonstrating an ability to scale organizations, manage complexity and compete at the highest levels. At Hewlett-Packard, she led one of the most significant corporate restructurings in recent history, successfully splitting the company into two Fortune 100 entities. In public service, she represented the U.S. abroad as ambassador to Kenya, navigating diplomacy, development and international partnerships.

These are not academic exercises. They are real-world demonstrations of leadership under pressure, exactly the kind of experience that large, complex institutions require.

Critics may point out that she does not come from a traditional higher education background. That is true. But it is also beside the point.

Many of the most effective university presidents in the country have come from outside academia, bringing fresh perspectives, operational discipline and a results-oriented mindset that legacy systems often lack. Leading a modern research university is not only about academic credentials. It is about managing a multibillion-dollar enterprise, driving innovation, expanding opportunity and competing nationally for talent, funding and relevance.

At a time when higher education faces declining enrollment, rising costs and increased public skepticism, institutions should be looking beyond the usual pipelines for leadership. They should be seeking individuals with a proven ability to adapt, innovate and lead through transformation.

Unfortunately, this decision reflects a broader pattern in New Mexico. Our state continues to struggle near the bottom nationally in education outcomes, economic growth and public safety. Too often, we default to familiar choices rather than pursuing bold, forward-looking leadership.

What could a Whitman presidency have meant for UNM?

It would have meant proven executive leadership at the highest level, someone who understands how to build organizations, attract top talent and deliver measurable results.

It would have meant immediate national and international visibility, elevating UNM鈥檚 profile and competitiveness.

It would have meant access to an unparalleled network across business, government and emerging industries, opening doors for research partnerships, investment and workforce development opportunities that directly benefit New Mexico.

Instead, the UNM Board of Regents appears to have chosen a more conventional path.

There is a well-known observation in leadership circles: 鈥淎 players hire A players, while B players hire C players.鈥� Whether attributed to the tech industry or elsewhere, the principle holds true. Institutions that are unwilling to pursue top-tier leadership should not be surprised when they struggle to achieve top-tier outcomes.

Our state鈥檚 flagship higher education institution is too important to settle for incrementalism. It should be a driver of innovation, economic growth and opportunity for the entire state.

UNM deserved a bold choice. Instead, the regents allowed an extraordinary opportunity to pass them by.

Gail Armstrong in the New Mexico House Republican leader.