THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SAYS IT WILL EXTEND ITS SEARCH FOR A NEW UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT INTO THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR. IT HAD BEEN EXPECTED THAT A SELECTION WOULD BE MADE BY THIS SPRING.
BOARD OF REGENTS PRESIDENT ROB DOUGHTY SAID IN A STATEMENT THAT THE ORIGINAL SEARCH SCHEDULE WAS AMBITIOUS…AND THAT DELAYING A PICK WILL GIVE UNM THE BEST CHANCE OF ACHIEVING A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.
THE PREVIOUS PRESIDENT, BOB FRANK, STEPPED DOWN IN DECEMBER.
