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NATCHITOCHESâNorthwestern State president Chris Maggio announced Friday that he will retire from the university effective July 1.Â
He has served as president since January 2017 and has been a member of NSUâs faculty, staff and administration for 33 years.
âThis is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and was based entirely on considerations of our familyâs future plans and aspirations. There has been no pressure or even the slightest nudge from anyone for me to step down from the presidency,â Maggio stated.
He said, âAs gratifying as it has been to work over the years in athletics, recruitment and enrollment management, alumni and development, student affairs and as a vice-president and president, those responsibilities have necessitated extensive time away from my family.â
Northwestern State University president Chris Maggio announces retirement
Northwestern State president Chris Maggio announced Friday that he will retire from the university effective July 1, 2021. He has served as president since January of 2017 and has been a member of NSU’s faculty, staff, and administration for 33 years.
“This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and was based entirely on considerations of our family’s future plans and aspirations. There has been no pressure or even the slightest nudge from anyone for me to step down from the presidency,” Maggio said. “As gratifying as it has been to work over the years in athletics, recruitment and enrollment management, alumni and development, student affairs and as a vice-president and president, those responsibilities have necessitated extensive time away from my family.”