02/18/2026
This afternoon, on February 18, 2026, the Minnesota State Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. David Jones as the 11th permanent president of Southwest Minnesota State University. A public presentation will be held on Thursday, February 19 at 3:00pm in the SMSU Conference Center Upper Level. We congratulate Dr. Jones and welcome him to his permanent role as president of SMSU. Dr. Jones has served as the interim president of SMSU since July 1, 2025. Read the full release: https://www.smsu.edu/today/articles/2026/02-18-2026_jones-named-11th-president.html