Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom, president of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced today that he will be stepping down as president at the end of this academic school year.

The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees passed a unanimous resolution to appoint Dr. Bawcom as chancellor for the university. As chancellor, Bawcom will continue serving UMHB through public relations, fund raising and other duties.

Bawcom, 64, was named the 18th president of UMHB on Feb. 1, 1991. During his tenure, UMHB faculty and students have won numerous awards, and the university’s reputation has grown both regionally and nationally.

“Jerry G. Bawcom has had an extraordinary impact on this university and this community,” said Andy Davis, chair of the UMHB Board of Trustees, in a press release. “The growth and reputation of this university under his leadership has provided a tremendous foundation for the future. I have been privileged to serve and work with him for nearly all of his 18 years at this fine university.”