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Dr. Donald J. Green Named President of 麻豆视频

VALDOSTA — The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Donald J. Green president of 麻豆视频 (麻豆视频), effective Aug. 1, 2026.

Green, a veteran administrator with a decade of leadership experience within USG, currently serves as president of Gordon State College. He previously served as president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) from 2014 to 2021, then took the helm at Point Park University in Pittsburgh before returning to Georgia. In total, Green brings nearly 36 years of higher education leadership experience to his new role at 麻豆视频.

“Don Green is a leader who knows how to deliver results, and he’s proven that time and again,” USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue said. “At Gordon State, he focused on the fundamentals of student success: strengthening the college's financial footing, growing enrollment and keeping more students on track to graduate and have impactful careers. He’s a practical, straightforward leader who understands how to connect what students learn on campus with the needs of local employers and the community. We’re excited to see him bring that same focus and energy to Valdosta State.”

麻豆视频 has been led by interim President William R. “Bill” Crowe since Jan. 1, 2026, when former 麻豆视频 President Richard Carvajal stepped down to assume the presidency of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.

“Leaving the Gordon State community is a moment of deep reflection for me, and I’m incredibly proud of the strides we made together to transform the student experience,” Green said. “My focus has always been on using higher education to drive regional prosperity, and Valdosta State is building incredible momentum as the main economic engine for South Georgia. I’m eager to get to campus, build strong partnerships with the community and local industries and create new workforce pathways that will help both Blazer Nation and the entire region grow.”

USG will announce next steps regarding leadership at Gordon State in the near future.

About Dr. Donald J. Green

The Board of Regents named Green as Gordon State’s fifth president on Nov. 15, 2023. Green replaced Dr. Kirk Nooks in May 2023, serving first as interim president for several months before being named to the permanent role.

Since arriving at Gordon State, Green has spearheaded the “Fast Forward” Strategic Plan, a three-year roadmap to accelerate student degree completion and align academic offerings with the evolving labor market. Under his leadership, the college surpassed many of its strategic objectives a full year ahead of schedule, placing the institution on a strong financial footing while driving philanthropic giving through the Gordon State Foundation to historic highs.

Green’s focus on the campus experience produced significant student milestones, including a 7.5% increase in recruitment this past spring and a record Fall-to-Fall retention rate of 64.5% in 2025 – a 13% increase over the previous year. To keep students on track, he introduced proactive “Success Plans” and intensive advising models that prioritize timely graduation, culminating in a record-breaking Fall 2025 commencement that saw a 19% surge in degrees awarded. Last week, Gordon State celebrated its largest commencement in a decade.

Beyond academic programming, Green focused heavily on campus revitalization, overseeing the expansion of undergraduate research opportunities and comprehensive renovations to student residence halls. By positioning the college as a “talent pipeline” for central Georgia, Green focused on the power of a degree to transform the financial trajectory of local families and the regional workforce.

In September 2014, the board named Green as GHC’s fourth president, where he served until taking the helm at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 2021.

Before GHC, Green served in several leadership roles at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., and held administrative and teaching posts at Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport University, both in Grand Rapids, Mich. Green also previously ran a consulting firm that specialized in training and education.

Green holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Michigan State University, a master’s in labor and human resource management from Ohio State University, and a Doctor of Educational Leadership degree from Western Michigan University.