USU Board of Trustees' Statement on President Cantwell

Dear Utah State Community:

President Cantwell has informed us of her decision to accept a presidential appointment at Washington State University. While her time at USU was short, we are grateful for President Cantwell’s dedicated work in lifting up Utah State University.

Under President Cantwell’s leadership, Utah State’s research enterprise set records, support for student scholarships increased, and a new model for fiscal sustainability was implemented. President Cantwell was also instrumental in securing our transformative membership in the new Pac-12 Conference, which will benefit the Aggies for years to come. We know that her bold vision for our university left us in a better position and we thank President Cantwell for her service to Utah State University, the Cache Valley and the State of Utah, and we wish her the very best in her new endeavor.

We are working closely with the Board of Higher Education on next steps, including the timing of a transition, the appointment of an Interim President, and the parameters of a presidential search. We ask for your patience and will share more information in the days ahead. In the meantime, we remain committed to USU’s ongoing success and we are united in ensuring that our university momentum continues in the years ahead.

Sincerely,

Jacey Skinner

Chair, Utah State University Board of Trustees

The Utah Board of Higher Education also issued a statement on USU President Cantwell's departure.