Tag: Brian O. Hemphill

West Virginia State University Launches Search for Leader

The search is under way for the 11th president of West Virginia State University.

The Board of Governors launched the hunt on Monday after Brian O. Hemphill was named president of Virginia’s Radford University. His appointment is effective July 2016.

Hemphill had been president of West Virginia State since 2012. His hiring at Radford was announced last week.

West Virginia State’s search aims to have a new leader in place in Institute by the summer.

Hemphill will assist in the search for his successor.

WVSU President Hemphill Named Radford President

West Virginia State University President Brian O. Hemphill announced his resignation Wednesday, Dec. 16. Hemphill will leave his post to take over at Radford University, in Virginia, effective July 1, 2016.

He has served as West Virginia State’s president since July 2012.

Hemphill announced his move in a letter emailed to WVSU staff and students on Wednesday morning. He thanked the board of governors and the school’s community for welcoming him and giving him the opportunity to lead the historically black university.

Hemphill also said he will work with the school on a transition plan during his remaining time at WVSU.

During Hemphill’s tenure, West Virginia State has increased fundraising, improved retention rates, increased degree completion, and increased enrollment of transfer and out-of-state students.

WVSU now joins six other West Virginia schools that have replaced their presidents in just the past year.

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