The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has appointed Jake Logan as its new vice president for institutional advancement, concluding its nationwide search.
According to a UTEP news release, Logan will start his new position May 18, 2020. During his career in academic advancement, Logan has been a part of comprehensive capital campaigns exceeding one billion dollars at three large public institutions, the University of Florida, the University of Oregon, and the University of Missouri.
“UTEP is a compelling institution,” Logan said in the release. “To be among the top universities in the country in both research activity and student social mobility is impressive. I am honored to join the Miner family.”
Logan comes from Ball State University, where he served as the vice president for advancement and president of the Ball State University Foundation release.
“I’m confident Jake will help take UTEP to the next level,” said UTEP President Heather Wilson in the release. “Building a culture of philanthropy is a long-term commitment, and Jake has the experience to make us even better.”
Logan began his career in nonprofit fundraising for the American Heart Association, where he became vice president of field operations. Logan earned his undergraduate degree in public relations at the University of Florida and received a master of nonprofit management at the University of Oregon.
“Jake stood out among a roster of truly impressive candidates,” said Ed Escudero, a UTEP graduate and member of the search committee, in the release. “In this challenging moment for our nation and our city, we are lucky to be joined by someone with such a strong track record of building community and raising funds to support universities and their students.”
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