Harding University issued the following announcement on October 27.
Robert C. Walker, chairman of Harding’s board of trustees, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Michael D. Williams as the sixth president of Harding University. This announcement represents the conclusion of a nine-month, nationwide search during which input was received from all Harding constituencies.
“Dr. Williams fits the profile as established for our next president perfectly,” said Dr. Walker. “He is a mature, spiritually sound and Christ-centered man. He aligns with our mission and understands our culture. He brings vision, strategic thinking and the business acumen of an experienced university president. He received overwhelming support from the board of trustees.”
Williams earned a bachelor’s of business administration from Harding in 1985 and later returned to earn his master’s in business administration. He earned his doctorate of education from the University of Pennsylvania. He began serving on the University admissions staff in 1987, was named director of admission services in 1991, and later appointed vice president of advancement in 2003. Williams has served as the president of Faulkner University since 2015.
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Source: Harding University
