FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) - School officials say the president of Miles College in Alabama has resigned to become the fifth president of Clark Atlanta University.
Al.com reports that George French has been at Miles for 23 years, serving as president since March 2006.
Clark Atlanta said French will begin as president on Sept. 1.
Clark Atlanta's board chairman, Gregory Morrison, said that French's development expertise and track record at Miles College "underscores his ability to continue the strong momentum Clark Atlanta has built."
Miles College said in a statement that an interim president will be named in August. The school added that a search for a permanent president will be conducted during the 2019-2020 academic year.
