Candidate for Top Louisiana State Job Is Known to Ruffle Feathers

Mike Martin, president of New Mexico State U., has impressed trustees and business leaders but has many faculty critics

People who watch Mike Martin in his role as president of New Mexico State University say he did something unusual recently. After two young professors were dismissed amid allegations of discrimination and harassment, Mr. Martin commented on a small protest that had been organized by students. He called the protest, composed mainly of women, a "sewing circle," and

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