Stability, progress are the reasons behind the University of Akron's decision on new president

Rachel Abbey McCafferty - The big news in local higher education this week is definitely the University of Akron officially naming Matthew J. Wilson as president. Wilson became the interim president back in July, a couple of months after Scott L. Scarborough stepped down. The university has posted a transcript of Board Chair Roland H. Bauer's remarks before the vote for anyone who wants some more information. Bauer said Wilson has made progress in the goals the board has set out for him in areas like enrollment and