The Baker University Board of Trustees announced Thursday that Lynne Murray has been selected as the 29th president of Baker University.

Murray will take over for current University President Pat Long following Long’s retirement on June 30.

Murray currently serves at the vice president of development, alumni & international relations for Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., which is a leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students. In this role, she works in fundraising and advancement efforts and raised more than $79 million for scholarships, academic programs and faculty excellence. Prior to her time at Gallaudet, Murray worked for Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University.

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