The Southwestern Athletic Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors -- Ronald Mason Jr. -- announced Wednesday the selection of Duer Sharp as the new Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Sharp, who begins his duties immediately as the SWAC’s fifth commissioner, succeeds Robert C. Vowels, Jr. Vowels stepped down in June to become the vice-president for educational services with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

“I am honored and excited to lead the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and I am grateful to the Council of Presidents and Chancellors for giving me this opportunity   more »