WVU Board of Governors chooses top candidate for University presidency, name not announced as contract negotiations begin

WVU Board of Governors chooses top candidate for University presidency, name not announced as contract negotiations begin
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The West Virginia University Board of Governors voted to approve a top candidate to serve as the University’s 27th president during a regular meeting Thursday (Feb. 20) at the Erickson Alumni Center.

“At a time when the higher education landscape is changing, we think that this person can best lead West Virginia University — the state’s flagship university — forward and serve as its 27th president,” said Rick Pill, BOG chair.

“We hope to make a public announcement informing our WVU community and the citizens of our state who our next president will be as soon as a contract is signed.”

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