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“This is one of the greatest honors of my life,” Olson said following his appointment. “My family has prospered because of this system, but we can’t rest until every family can say that.”
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Dr. Olson has a background both as a tenured professor and as a senior administrative leader.
Scott Olson was one of two finalists to lead the system, which includes 26 colleges and seven universities. Olson will replace Devinder Malhotra, who has served in that role since 2017 and will retire this summer.
Devinder Malhotra, the system's chancellor since 2017, previously announced plans to retire when his contract expires at the end of July.
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named a new leader.