THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DANVILLE -- A longtime administrator at Greensboro College is the new president of Averett University.

Tiffany Franks was introduced as the Danville school's 24th president today. She succeeds retiring president Richard Pfau, effective July 1.

Franks is executive vice president of Greensboro College, where she has worked since 1988. During her career, her duties have included admissions, financial aid, student life, marketing and communications, public relations and fundraising.

Franks was chosen from nearly 100 applicants.

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