Holy Cross College names a new president, and he isn't a brother or a priest.

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Marco Clark has been named president of Holy Cross College, succeeding the Rev. David T. Tyson.
Marco Clark has been named president of Holy Cross College, succeeding the Rev. David T. Tyson.

SOUTH BEND — Marco Clark has been named president of Holy Cross College, becoming the first president of the college who is not a brother or a priest with the Congregation of the Holy Cross.

Clark comes to Holy Cross, a small, liberal arts school, from St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas, where he served as executive director of the Holy Cross Institute. He has worked for over 30 years as a Catholic educator and leader in higher education and secondary schools sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.

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The Rev. David T. Tyson has served as president of Holy Cross College since July 2017 and is retiring.

Clark has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross and a master's degree in education in guidance and counseling from Bowie State University. He also has a doctorate in education in interdisciplinary leadership from Creighton University.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Holy Cross College names new president, Dr. Marco Clark