WIU 11th President: Dr. Jack Thomas

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -- Dr. Jack Thomas, provost and academic vice president at Western Illinois University, has been named the University's 11th president, effective July 1.

"We would like to express our appreciation to the presidential search committee for bringing forth an impressive slate of candidates. After the on-campus interviews and meetings with each candidate, the board determined that Dr. Thomas was the candidate who would continue moving Western forward and build upon the excellence and accomplishments we've been fortunate to experience during the past 10 years," said Michael Houston, chair of the WIU Board of Trustees.

"We are so pleased to have Dr. Thomas serve as the 11th president of this great institution. He is a proven leader and is a dedicated educator. Dr. Thomas is clearly aware of -- and ready to tackle -- the issues facing higher education," Houston added. "He has great enthusiasm and the motivation to continue Western's reputation for excellence."

More information is available at http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=8653

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