Troy D. Paino will become UMW’s 10th president July 1. Paino has been president of Missouri’s public liberal arts and sciences Truman State University since May 2010. The 6,200-student school is ranked the “No. 1 Public University in the Midwest Region” by U.S. News & World Report. “I am fully aware of UMW’s reputation for academic excellence and commitment to developing the qualities of mind and heart necessary for reflective citizenship,” Paino said. “I am honored to have been selected to lead this great university forward in its critically important mission.” Paino also served as Truman State provost and vice president for academic affairs. Previously, he served as dean of Winona State University College of Liberal Arts in Minnesota. He earned a doctorate and a master’s degree in American studies from Michigan State University. He holds a juris doctorate from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy from Evangel University. His … [Read more...]