Washington State University's Board of Regents named a new president Thursday who will take over in April as the school's first female president.

Cantwell will wrap up her time at Utah State over the next few months and become the 12th president of Washington State University on April 1. Cantwell, who has a background in ae

Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell, pictured here on the Pullman campus of Washington State University, was named the university's 12th president Thursday in Pullman. She is the first woman in the role since the university's creation in 1890. (Robert Hubner)

University of Washington has named Robert J. Jones as its next president. Jones will be the first Black president in the university’s 164-year history.

The outgoing Chancellor of the University of Illinois is trading one Big Ten administrative role for another. The University of Washington announced Monday that Robert Jones will become its 34th president upon Jones ending his tenure at Illinois.

Jones, who will be the first African American to lead the UW, succeeds President Ana Mari Cauce, who is stepping down after 10 years at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.

The University of Washington announced Monday Robert J. Jones has been selected as the university's 34th president.

With University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce leaving her position this year, the university has now selected her replacement. Robert J. Jones will become UW's 34th president, starting Aug. 1. In a statement, Jones said he is "beyond excited" about the new job.

It was reported this afternoon that Washington State University announced the newest President - Elizabeth Cantwell! Or, as some may call her, Betsy. Cantwell brings a refreshing background to WSU, heading north from Utah State (a future new friend),