PITTSBURGH —

The Duquesne University board of directors has announced who will be the next president of the university.

David Dausey, current executive vice president and provost, was named the university's 14th president on Wednesday, taking over for Duquesne University President Ken Gormley. Advertisement

Gormley will step down in June and become chancellor at Duquesne. Dausey will assume the role of president July 1.

"I stand here with profound humility to be entrusted as the next president of this historic university as it approaches its 150th anniversary. It's the greatest honor of my life," Dausey said.

Dausey has been responsible for academic operations, including more than 200 degree and certificate programs across Duquesne's 10 schools. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, h

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