Chautauqua Institution’s Leadership Crisis
Chautauqua Institution, a historic cultural center in New York, faces internal turmoil following the ousting of its president, Michael Hill, by a faction led by Twig Branch, who claims to have employed guerrilla tactics against perceived administrative failures. Despite financial stability, the institution is divided over issues such as alleged antisemitism and political biases, with some fearing the erosion of its traditional values. As it prepares for a summer season featuring prominent artists, the community grapples with its identity amid conflict and calls for change.
