Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) President Stanley C. “Stas” Preczewski, who previously announced his retirement last year, has decided to depart effective Jan. 11. He has accepted a new role leading Riverside Military Academy. Preczewski has served as president of GGC since 2014.

“On behalf of the Board of Regents and the entire University System of Georgia, I want to thank Stas for his leadership and dedication to the students of GGC,” said Chancellor Steve Wrigley. “He’s overseen the growth of Georgia’s youngest state institution to an enrollment of more than 12,500 and helped ensure GGC’s integral role in the community. I wish him success in his future plans.”

A search is already underway to select the next president. Georgia State University Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Dr. Mary Beth Walker has been named interim president. She will assume this position effective Saturday, January 12.