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University of Mary President to Retire

WXMB-TV, Bismarck, N.D.

May 7, 2008

The longest, currently serving female college president in the nation is retiring. University of Mary President Sister Thomas Welder was named president 30 years ago in 1978. Last week she informed the Board of Trustees that she'll retire on June 30 next year. On Wednesday the board made the announcement public. Sister Thomas will continue to live at the monastery after retirement. She'll also be involved in the search for a new president, who will start July 1, 2009.

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