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Southeast Missouri provost tapped to become Indiana State's next president
A provost at a Missouri university has been appointed Indiana State University’s new president, officials at the western Indiana school announced Friday.
Dr. Michael “Mike” Godard will become ISU’s president on June 1, replacing current President Deborah J. Curtis, who is retiring after serving as the school’s leader since 2018, school officials said.
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Godard has been the provost at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, since 2019, and he has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, according to a news release.
Indiana State University has named its next president. (Fox News)
Godard said he was honored to be chosen as the next president for ISU, which is in Terre Haute, about 70 miles west of Indianapolis.
“Indiana State has a rich legacy of fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment, and I am committed to further strengthening this tradition,” he said in a statement.
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Godard was appointed president after a presidential search committee led the effort to select Curtis’ successor following her announcement in December that she would retire in June 2024.
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Officials warn public of scam texts utilizing West Virginia State Seal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Officials have issued a warning following reports of a text message scam that utilizes the West Virginia State Seal.
Residents are receiving messages regarding bogus fines for parking or traffic violations, according to a news release from West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner’s Office.
The release said texts include the seal along with a QR code for payment and scammers are threatening legal action against potential targets.
Warner noted those found guilty using the State Seal without authorization may be subjected to penalties for fraud or forgery.
Anyone receiving the scam texts are advised against opening any attachments.
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To report the message, send an email with a screenshot to investigations@wvsos.gov.
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