The chancellor of UW-Extension and the UW Colleges will become the president of Morgan State University, according to a statement released Friday.
David Wilson will retain his position as chancellor until his departure to Baltimore, Md. Wilson will officially become the president of Morgan State University on July 1, 2010.
Wilson is the first chancellor to have simultaneously led two UW System institutions.
""My time here has been a labor of love. I have spent time in every corner of the state of Wisconsin and have met with thousands of citizens who have shared with me how UW-Extension and the UW Colleges are transforming their lives and communities,"" Wilson said in a message to employees.
According to the statement, Wilson's replacement has yet to be decided.
