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flag Gregory Tomso, new St. Cloud State president, begins leadership with focus on enrollment, finances, and merging colleges.

flag Gregory Tomso began serving as St. flag Cloud State University’s 26th president on January 5, 2026, after being selected from a national pool of 99 candidates. flag Appointed by the Minnesota State system following Chancellor Scott Olson’s recommendation, Tomso brings 21 years of experience as vice president of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs at the University of West Florida. flag A Virginia native with degrees from the University of Virginia and Duke University, he emphasizes collaborative leadership, transparency, and addressing difficult issues. flag He is focused on stabilizing enrollment, managing financial constraints, and rebuilding community trust, while advancing a plan to merge the university’s five colleges into three by July. flag Tomso, known for his energetic style and signature bow tie, aims to strengthen student retention and engagement, drawing on his background in public higher education and regional campus impact.

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