Allen University swears in first female president

Read?more: Local, Education, Community, News, Allen University, Columbia, South Carolina, Pamela Wilson, The State, Allen University Swears in First Female President, Female President, Historically Black School, 24Th President, Hope, Provide Stability, Raise Standards, Diversity, Diversify Student Body, Finances, Schools Finances, Financial Footing, African Methodist Episcopal School, 700 Students, President Sworn in, School President, University President, South Carolina Education

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Allen University in Columbia has sworn in its first female president.

The State newspaper?reported that Pamela Wilson took over Thursday as the historically black school's 24th president.

Wilson says she hopes to provide stability while raising standards. Wilson says she also wants to diversify the student body and restore the school's financial footing.

The African Methodist Episcopal school has nearly 700 students.

------

(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

justin bieber paternity kym johnson how old is justin bieber how old is justin bieber north dakota jobs referendum scarlett johansson