Dr. Michael L. McFrazier will serve as acting president at Prairie View A&M University following the early departure of Dr. Ruth Simmons.
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"Prairie View A&M University has an established legacy of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service, and I will work assiduously to continue that legacy," Dr. McFrazier said. "The importance of this job is humbling, and I am indeed honored to have been asked to serve."
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