WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement on the appointment of Dr. Glenn Boyce as the next chancellor of the University of Mississippi:

"Dr. Glenn Boyce is an academic leader and Ole Miss graduate who thoroughly understands the university and its important role in our state. Alumni everywhere can be proud that the board selected one of our alma mater's own to be the next chancellor of Mississippi's flagship university. Dr. Boyce embodies the mission described in Ole Miss's creed, 'nurturing excellence in intellectual inquiry and personal character in an open and diverse environment.' I congratulate Dr. Boyce on his new role."