ATHENS, Ga., July 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced Tuesday that Ron R. Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective August 1. Walcott, a widely respected campus administrator and decorated faculty member, will succeed Benjamin C. Ayers, who was recently appointed president of Clemson University.
"I would like to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Walcott for agreeing to serve in this important interim role," said President Jere W. Morehead. "Throughout his nearly 30 years at the University of Georgia, Dr. Walcott has distingu...