Regents Approve First Black President At Georgia State University

The current provost at George Washington University will become president at Georgia State University in August.

Regents voted Thursday to name M. Brian Blake as president of Georgia’s largest public university, days after naming him as the sole finalist for the job.

“I know that with help from the campus community, we can further the institution’s national reputation and innovative environment and create a truly unique education experience for students,” Blake said in a statement.