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Ryan Congratulates Scarborough on UA Presidency
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13 Ohio, offered his congratulations Thursday to Dr. Scott L. Scarborough, who was named president of the University of Akron (READ STORY).
Ryan, whose district includes parts of the Mahoning Valley and the Akron area, led the effort to encourage Jim Tressel, the former head football coach at Youngstown State University and Ohio State University, to seek the presidency at YSU. Tressel was also a candidate for the University of Akron post. A decision on the YSU position is anticipated this morning (READ STORY) with all signs pointing to Tressel getting the nod.
Ryan praised Scarborough as “a proven and effective leader who will ensure that Akron continues to meet the high standards they have always been known for and help them achieve new heights of academic excellence.” His experience as provost and executive vice president at the University of Toledo will benefit both the university and the city of Akron, the congressman said.
“His time at the University of Toledo has introduced him to the high caliber educators, staff and students found here in Ohio and I look forward to working with him to continue to set the bar for higher educational institutions across the nation,” Ryan said. “I have every confidence that Dr. Scarborough has the skills and knowledge necessary to be a dynamic and transformative leader here at the University of Akron.”
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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