The Nevada System of Higher Education's Board of Regents has approved the appointment of the next president for Truckee Meadows Community College.

After asking the community for their input and conducting a nationwide search, Doctor Jeffrey Alexander was offered the position and accepted it.

Alexander is currently the Vice President of Academic Affairs at TMCC.

He will move into his new role on July 1, taking over for Doctor Karin Hilgersom, who is retiring on June 30.