The Utah Board of Higher Education has selected Leslie Durham to serve as interim president of Weber State University in Odgen, Utah. She began her new role on November 10.
According to the most recent federal data, Weber State University enrolls nearly 30,000 undergraduate students, 56 percent of whom are women. The university also enrolls about 1,000 graduate students.
With 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Durham served as Weber State’s provost and senior vice president of academic affairs since August. She came to the university from Boise State University, where she most recently served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and taught courses in theatre. Earlier in her tenure, she was the college’s associate dean and founding director of the School of the Arts.
“I am honored to serve as interim president of Weber State University during this transition,” said Dr. Durham. “Weber State is a remarkable institution, and I look forward to working closely with the students and campus community to ensure continuity, stability, and continued progress in the months ahead.”
Dr. Durham earned her bachelor’s degree in English and drama from the University of Virginia. She holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. both in theatre from the University of Kansas.