LOGAN — Addressing supporters Wednesday at the university she loves, Dr. Noelle Cockett promised to build on its legacy.
"Together we will make USU an institution whose future is boundless and bright," Cockett said to cheers.
Cockett was named Wednesday as the 16th president of Utah State University. The Utah State Board of Regents interviewed her and three other finalists before announcing the decision.
Cockett started her service as executive president and provost of USU in 2013. Previously, she was vice president for extension and agriculture for the university from 2006-13.
Cockett also served as dean of the College of Agriculture from 2002-13 and was director of the Utah Agriculture Experiment station from 2009-13.