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Marion Fedrick Named President of Albany State University

Atlanta — August 14, 2018

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Today, the Board of Regents named Marion Fedrick as president of Albany State University (ASU).

Fedrick has been serving as the interim president of ASU since Jan. 12, 2018. Prior to that appointment, Fedrick served as ASU鈥檚 interim executive vice president beginning Oct. 16, 2017.

鈥淚n my visits to Albany, I am encouraged by what I see, what I hear and what I experience,鈥 性视界APP Chancellor Steve Wrigley said. 鈥淚n meetings with faculty, staff and students, it is clear Marion鈥檚 leadership has caught their attention and made them excited for the future both for themselves and their institution. Her leadership and commitment have made a difference for this institution, and I congratulate her.鈥

Since Fedrick assumed a leadership role at Albany State University, the institution has undertaken several initiatives, including ongoing improvements for students鈥 educational and campus experiences and a comprehensive effort with faculty to reimagine the university鈥檚 academics.

鈥淚 have said from the beginning that I am truly inspired by what the future holds for the students, faculty and staff of Albany State,鈥 Fedrick said. 鈥淭hey are passionate and have worked hard toward making this a truly innovative institution. I thank them, as well as Chancellor Wrigley and the Board of Regents, for their belief in me and our team as we work toward that long-term success.鈥

Prior to Fedrick鈥檚 current role, she served as vice chancellor for human resources at the 性视界APP, overseeing administration of all systemwide human resources initiatives, employee benefits programs and organizational and leadership development initiatives.

Fedrick received her bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees from the University of Georgia and is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional.

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