It was said that Jay Noren left his post at WSU due to his desire to be closer to his cancer-stricken wife. This was in Crain's:

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article...aises-eyebrows

What really happened between Jay Noren and the board of governers? I had the chance to meet him her ein DC at a rather large WSU alumi gathering and he was very friendly and outgoing. He seemed to care deeply about the school and region. Am I missing something?