ST. PAUL, Minn. — At the announcement of his appointment as MinnState chancellor, Winona State President Scott Olson said he was humbled. “I will work diligently to meet the opportunities as well as the challenges that lie ahead” Olson said. “What our colleges and universities do every day is nothing short of remarkable, and I look forward to working collaboratively with our faculty, staff, business partners, community leaders, and especially our students, towards a prosperous, inclusive, and innovative future.”

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At announcement ceremony. Olson flanked by Roger Moe, MinnState trustees chair, and retiring Chancellor Devinder Malhotra.