A new president takes the reins at University of Dallas
Jonathan J. Sanford replaces Thomas S. Hibbs, who resigned to return to Baylor University as a professor.
Jonathan J. Sanford takes the reins this week as the 10th president of the University of Dallas.(Courtesy photo)
The University of Dallas announced this week that Provost Jonathan J. Sanford will immediately begin his new role as university president.
Sanford, who was appointed by the university’s board of trustees, is the 10th president at the private Catholic university in Irving.
Previous President Thomas S. Hibbs announced his resignation in January and plans to return to a full-time faculty position at Baylor University, where he previously worked. He will continue to serve as a professor of philosophy at UD for the remainder of this academic year.