Northwest Missouri State University Announces New President

Northwest Missouri State University has completed its search for a new president.

A press release Wednesday from the school says the senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and chief academic officer at Troy University, Dr. Lance Tatum, will become the 11th president in Northwest Missouri State University history.

Tatum and the Northwest Board of Regents agreed to a three-year contract.

He will take over the role on June 1.

Tatum joined Troy University in 1998 and has served in his current role since 2019.

He earned a Ph.D. in sport management at Florida State University.

Tatum also has a Master of Science in Education degree in foundations of education and a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, both from Troy University.

A news conference to introduce Tatum to the Northwest community will take place Thursday, March 16, in conjunction with the Board of Regents’ March session.