PULLMAN, Wash., Aug. 25 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:

Samantha (Sam) Swindell has been named Washington State University's vice provost for undergraduate education and will begin a phased transition into the role Sept. 21. The Office of the Provost announced the new position earlier this summer to underscore the central role of student success in WSU's future and to strengthen the university's ability to fulfill its land-grant mission.

By elevating leadership focused on undergraduate education, WSU is reaffirming its commitment to providing a world-class educational experience for students across all campuses and expanding opportunities for learners from every background to access, excel in, and benefi...