RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Terry McAuliffe is tapping Virginia Tech President Charles Steger (STEE’-gur) for the state’s Commission on Higher Education Board.

The appointment announced Friday is effective June 1, when Steger steps aside in Blacksburg for Tech’s new president, Timothy Sands. Steger will be joining a panel that evaluates and recommends candidates for university boards of visitors.

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