ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University announced who will be its new president on Thursday.
The university said the board of trustees appointed Dr. Hugh Sherman as its 22nd president.
Dr. Sherman has been with the school since 1995 when he started as an assistant faculty member. For the last 14 years, Dr. Sherman has served as the dean of Ohio University's College of Business.
"Hugh Sherman is a respected leader who accomplished a great deal during his time as dean of the College of Business and will make an excellent president during this time of transition,” Board of Trustees Chairman Cary Cooper said.
Ohio University's current president, Dr. Duane Nellis, announced he would step down at the end of June, but will continue to teach at the university.
Dr. Sherman will serve a two-year term starting on June 14.
