Trinity University picks interim president

Trinity University has named an interim leader to replace President Dennis A. Ahlburg when he steps down Jan. 2 to begin a sabbatical, according to a university press release sent Thursday afternoon.

The university’s board picked Michael Fisher, the vice president for faculty and student affairs, to lead the school until a permanent replacement for Ahlburg is appointed.

Fisher has served as vice president since 2000, where his duties included directing the university’s academic, athletic and international programs.

Trinity has been evaluating candidates for a permanent replacement since early summer and the board hopes to name a 19th president by the end of the year, the release said.

Prior to joining Trinity, Fisher was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English at the University of New Mexico. He has a doctorate in English from Northwestern University, according to the release.

Ahlburg is slated to begin several projects during his sabbatical, including contributing to research on educational attainment and labor market success and the impact of fees related to college attendance and graduation.

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