Loyola University New Orleans has appointed Xavier Cole as the next president of the 111-year-old Jesuit school.
Cole will serve as the university's 18th president and the first Black person to lead the institution, according to press release. He will also be the second layperson to fill the role.
Cole is currently serving as the vice president for student affairs at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He'll step into the president role at Loyola on June 1, according to the release.
"I am committed to strengthening this thriving institution by seeking out mission-aligned partnerships, promoting our financial health and stability, and investing in those who work and learn here," Cole said in the release. "There is so much possibility for us to rise up to meet the needs of our city, our state, and our region -- needs in the business community, education sector, and healthcare fields."
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