Central Washington University president to step down

Ellensburg's Central Washington University will launch its search for a new president March 31 after James Gaudino announced he will step down next year. Gaudino, who has been CWU president since 2009, told the board of trustees earlier this month that he will step down July 31, 2021, when his current contract is up. Gaudino decided it was time to do something new and plans to teach in the communication department while retaining a president emeritus title, a spokesperson said. “Serving as president…