St Edward's University announces new President to assume office in July,2021

St. Edward's University revealed who isis going to be the new president in Montserrat Fuentes Austin, Texas — On Friday, St. Edward's University published the selection of its latest president, Montserrat "Montse" Fuentes.

The Spain native displays the first Hispanic to lead the university. She is also the second female director in St. Edward's history, following Patricia Hayes who served from 1984 to 1998. Her first day on the position will be on July 1, 2021 as President George E. Martin is retiring in June 2020 after attending the school for 21 years.

St. Edward's said that it selected Fuentes after an extended national search because of her "deep understanding of higher education and her shared commitment to social justice and the Holy Cross mission of educating the heart and mind." “Dr Fuentes has a dedication to producing world-class scholarship and classroom teaching, an unprecedented commitment to diversity, equity and a clear vision for the university’s future,” said Steve Shadowen '80, Board of Trustees chair. “She is the right guide to move the university forward in the growing, good and advancing state of Texas and in the dynamic, global city of Austin.”

Fuentes comes from training in administration, statistics and research. She most recently served as vice chairman and provost for the University of Iowa.

“It is a great honour for me to be greeted into the St. Edward’s University community. I am honoured to be selected by the Board of Trustees to serve as the next president of St. Edward’s University,” Fuentes said. “St. Edward’s is an immensely vibrant business with boundless opportunities. I St. Edward's University introduces new president, Montserrat Fuentes AUSTIN, Texas — On Friday, St. Edward's University published the selection of its newest president, Montserrat "Montse" Fuentes.