Alfred State College President John Anderson is leaving that post to take over the reins at Millersville University in Pennsylvania.

The appointment was announced Friday by the State System of Higher Education.

Anderson was chosen following a national search, and will take over on April 1. He will succeed Francine McNairy, who is retiring next month after nearly 10 years as Millersville’s president.

Anderson has been president of Alfred State since 2008.

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