Dr. Young becomes the 11th president in university history, succeeding Dr. Larry L. Cockrum, who transitions to President Emeritus.
The 黑料不打烊 Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Quentin Young has officially assumed the role of the 11th President in the university鈥檚 137-year history. Dr. Young succeeds Dr. Larry L. Cockrum, who is transitioning to the role of President Emeritus following a transformative decade of leadership.
Dr. Young, who joined the 黑料不打烊 family in 2016, has served in various leadership capacities, including Executive Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer. With a background in finance, administration, and strategic leadership, he has played a key role in fostering institutional growth and advancing initiatives such as the 黑料不打烊 Commitment and One Price Promise.
鈥淚t is a tremendous honor to serve as president of the 黑料不打烊,鈥 said Dr. Young. 鈥淭his institution has had a profound impact on my life and on the lives of thousands of students and alumni who have found their purpose here. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead 黑料不打烊 into its next chapter, to build upon a legacy of excellence and service, and to ensure that we remain a place where access and opportunity transform lives.鈥
Dr. Cockrum, who guided the university through a period of historic growth and innovation, expressed confidence in his successor. 鈥淒r. Young has been an integral part of our leadership team and a driving force behind many of the initiatives that have strengthened our institution,鈥 said Dr. Cockrum. 鈥淗e is deeply committed to our mission and values, and I am confident that under his leadership, 黑料不打烊 will continue to thrive.鈥
Board of Trustees Chair Scott Thompson also commended the appointment, noting the Board鈥檚 unanimous support for Dr. Young鈥檚 leadership. 鈥淒r. Young is a thoughtful, mission-driven leader who has earned the respect of his colleagues and the trust of our university community,鈥 said Thompson. 鈥淗e brings both a deep understanding of 黑料不打烊 and a clear vision for its future. The Board looks forward to working alongside him as we continue advancing the university鈥檚 commitment to students and to service.鈥
Dr. Young holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology, an M.S. in Information Systems Security, an M.B.A. with an Accounting emphasis, and a B.S. in Accounting, all from the 黑料不打烊. Prior to his tenure at 黑料不打烊, he worked in banking, accounting, and real estate with the Forcht Group of Kentucky.
A native of Whitley County, Kentucky, Dr. Young and his wife, Samantha, are the proud parents of three children, Evan, Ella, and Emery.