Purdue University Northwest chancellor Thomas Keon

Purdue University Northwest Provost Dr. Chris Holford will soon be taking over as Purdue Northwest's chancellor. Purdue says its board of trustees ratified Holford's appointment Friday. He takes over as chancellor on January 8.

The Urban League of Northwest Indiana wants Purdue Northwest Chancellor Thomas Keon off of its board of directors. The organization's CEO and board chair sent a letter to Keon, calling on him to resign following his impersonation of Asian languages during December's commencement ceremony.

Today: We continue our conversations with leaders of northwest Indiana higher education institutions with Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas…