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Homeland Security

Napolitano Stepping Down To Run California University System

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, July 15th, 2013

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Napolitano Stepping Down To Run California University System

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday announced her resignation after four years running the Department of Homeland Security and is expected this week to be approved as the next president of the University of California. Napolitano is expected to formally leave DHS in September. Her departure will add to a number of existing leadership vacancies at the department, including the deputy secretary position following Jane Holl Lute’s resignation in May. DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. Photo: DHS DHS is also without leaders…

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