Former VU President to take over Ohio’s Wittenburg University

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Former VU President Dick Helton didn’t stay retired for long, The Wittenberg University Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Dick Helton as the university’s interim president.

Board Chair at the university Thomas J. Murray made the announcement Tuesday. As Wittenberg’s interim president, Helton will oversee all areas of university operations.

He is expected to serve for a minimum of 12-18 months while the search for Wittenberg’s next president gets underway.

Wittenberg University is located in Ohio and is A nationally-ranked university for the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.