Published: March 07, 2008 03:39 pm            

MSU's Foglesong to resign effective June 30, 2008

JACKSON — Following a meeting with President of Mississippi State University Dr. Robert H. “Doc” Foglesong and an emergency teleconference meeting of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Thomas C. Meredith announced his acceptance of President Foglesong’s resignation, effective June 30, 2008.

“This is a major loss for our System and for Mississippi State University,” said Commissioner Meredith. “Under Dr. Foglesong’s leadership, Mississippi State is currently enjoying its best year in many years, which is evidenced by its enrollment growth, its increase in research productivity, and numerous other positive changes at the institution.”

Commissioner Meredith continued, “President Foglesong stated he had a number of goals for Mississippi State when he arrived, which have primarily been accomplished. He feels that now is an appropriate time for a transition in leadership.”

“The Board is very appreciative of the many accomplishments of Dr. Foglesong and we wish him the very best,” said President of the Board Dr. L. Stacy Davidson.

        

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