WKU President Gary Ransdell introduced Dr. A. Gordon Emslie as the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs during a news conference April 6 at the Kentucky Building. Dr. Emslie, who will begin his new job July 1, is the Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College at Oklahoma State University. “His leadership experience, his personality and his wit will serve him well as our Chief Academic Officer,” Dr. Ransdell said. “He has a keen grasp of WKU’s vision and potential. I look forward to working with Gordon Emslie for many years to come.” (WKU Photos by Clinton Lewis)








