Columbia College Announces New President

Columbia College has announced Scott Dalrymple, PH.D., has been named the 17th president of the College. Dalrymple, who currently is dean for the school of liberal arts at Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., will be introduced to students, faculty, and staff Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 9:45 a.m., in Launer auditorium on the Columbia College campus. Founded in 1851 Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for more than 160 years with campuses located in Osage Beach and Columbia.