FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Darrell T. Allison has been elected to be chancellor at Fayetteville State University.
The Fayetteville Observer reported that Allison was elected Thursday.
He had resigned from the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors in September to seek the position.
Allison was chosen from about 50 applicants. The selection process took the hiring committee nearly a year to complete because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Allison said during a press conference Thursday that he could be a strong advocate for FSU and elevate the school’s brand and reputation. He also said he could fulfill another leadership role by establishing strategic partnerships to build a fundraising strategy.
Stuart Augustine, chairman of the university’s board of trustees, led the search committee. He said support for Allison was unanimous.
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