Bruce A. McPheron Named Provost of The Ohio State University

Source: President Michael V. Drake, MD, The Ohio State University

After a national search, The Ohio State University announced Bruce A. McPheron has accepted the offer to serve as the executive vice president and provost at Ohio State, effective June 1.

As chief academic officer, McPheron will work alongside faculty, staff and students to help ensure that the university continues to advance its national influence and impact in multidisciplinary research, cutting-edge teaching and learning initiatives, and exemplary community and civic engagement.

For the past six months, McPheron has served as interim provost. Previously, he led the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) for three years as vice president for agricultural administration and dean. Bruce is a nationally recognized researcher, teacher and leader whose commitment to academic excellence and community engagement runs deep. He is a member of the Discovery Themes executive team as well as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and has served as chair of the Policy Board of Directors of Agriculture for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

Lonnie J. King will continue his role as acting dean of CFAES as the university begins a search for a permanent incumbent.