Ferguson Named 19th UMaine President

Paul W. Ferguson

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Paul W. Ferguson has been named the University of Maine’s 19th president.  His appointment was ratified by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees on March 14, 2011.

Ferguson is a distinguished scholar and accomplished educational leader who currently serves as provost of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.  He will succeed Robert A. Kennedy, who is stepping down from the UMaine presidency at the end of June.