In an release sent late Friday afternoon, Cameron University announced the selection of Dr. John McArthur as the institution's 17th president. He will take over effective July 1, replacing the retiring Dr. Cindy Ross.

McArthur has served as Cameron's provost since 2006, overseeing the academic areas of the university and working on major university initiatives. Prior to that appointment, he served as the dean of CU's School of Science and Technology.