U of I Names New President

Iowa City, Iowa — The number two leader at the University of Illinois will cross the Mississippi River and take over the top spot at the University of Iowa.

The Board of Regents selected 63-year-old Barbara Wilson Friday to become the 22nd president. Regents president Michael Richards called for a motion to approve Wilson following a closed session to review the four finalists.

Wilson spoke after the board voted unanimously to approve her.

Wilson wore a gold jacket as she talked to the board.

She says she is anxious to get to work.

Wilson will replace Bruce Harreld, who is retiring She has served as executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs for the University of Illinois System since 2016.

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