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Ruth Watkins named 16th — and first female — president of the University of Utah

Watkins, a top U. administrator since 2013, picked unanimously by Board of Regents from a list of three; outgoing President David Pershing to step down for faculty post.

(Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ruth Watkins, flanked by her husband Bob Young, speaks to members of the media after being introduced as the new president of the University of Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium Thursday, January 18, 2018. Once Watkins' appointment is finalized, she will be the first female president of the state's flagship campus.