Bruce McPheron Accepts Provost Appointment
After a national search, Ohio State University President Michael V. Drake has named Bruce A. McPheron executive vice president and provost, effective immediately.
McPheron previously served as interim provost and, for three years, vice president for agricultural administration and dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. As Ohio State’s chief academic officer, he will oversee and help to advance the educational mission of one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive universities.
Lonnie J. King will continue in his role as acting dean of CFAES as the university begins a search for a permanent incumbent.