NEW ORLEANS, La., May 22 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:

University of New Orleans President Kathy Johnson, Ph.D., announced today that she has accepted a new role as Executive Vice President and Provost at Saint Louis University, effective July 13.

Johnson will remain in her role as president of UNO through June 30, continuing to lead the university through the final weeks of its transition back to the Louisiana State University System.

"We are very grateful to Dr. Kathy Johnson for her leadership, service and commitment to the University of New Orleans during an important chapter in the institution's history," said University of Louisiana System President Rick Gallot, Ph.D. "Her dedication to student...