Maryville VP named Lambuth University president
From Staff ReportsOriginally published: October 17. 2009 3:01AM
Last modified: October 17. 2009 12:38AM
Dr. Bill Seymour, vice president for administrative services at Maryville College, has been named president of Lambuth University in Jackson.
An announcement Friday was made following a vote of the university's board of trustees. Seymour expects to begin his new job in early November.
His areas of responsibilities at Maryville College will be split between Dana Smith, the college's vice president and treasurer, and Vandy Kemp, MC's vice president and dean of students.
"Becoming a president has been a professional goal of mine, and I'm excited to have this opportunity," Seymour said.
"At Maryville College, we teach our students a lot about vocation and calling. Higher education is my vocation, and I'm pleased to be called to this new opportunity to serve as president of Lambuth University."
Lambuth was founded in 1843, and the liberal arts institution is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Current enrollment is about 650.
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