University of Tampa names next president  

Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Texas Christian University, has been named The University of Tampa’s next president, by the Board of Trustees. 

After a nationwide search, which attracted more than 160 candidates, Dahlberg will become the 11th president at UT. She will begin her presidential tenure at UT on June 1, 2024. 

In addition to being TCU’s chief academic officer, Dahlberg is also a professor of computer science and engineering. She has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, as a faculty member and an administrator. 

Dahlberg will replace Ronald Vaughn, who is retiring from UT in May, after almost 30 years as president. 

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