"The announcement of Martha Dunagin Saunders as the next president of the University of Southern Mississippi drew positive reviews from students and school and community leaders."
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Saunders' appointment also brought an array of favorable reactions from those who listened to her speak throughout the day, including both President Shelby Thames, whom she is replacing, and former President Aubrey Lucas."She's right on target," Thames said. "These are the sort of things you have to do - get the lay of the land, determine what your priorities are and then you move."Lucas said he is especially pleased Saunders is a product of USM"