DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 16 -- North Carolina State University issued the following press release:

Marissa Langford has been named permanent chief of staff for the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, effective September 14. NC State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jim Pfaendtner made the announcement today.

Provost's Office Chief of Staff Marissa Langford

"Marissa has been invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition in Provost's Office leadership and organization," said Pfaendtner. "I look forward to continuing to work with her and the rest of our team on strengthening our work with and service to the campus community."

Langford began serving as senior vice provost for Data and Analytics and interim Provost's Office chi...