A new president, a strong financial picture and a comprehensive building plan complement continuing enrollment gains at Fresno Pacific University.

The traditional undergraduate program at Fresno Pacific University continues to attract larger numbers of academically well-prepared students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, contributing to strong enrollment throughout the university’s three schools.

A leader with a long history in the Fresno community and broad academic and administrative experience has been named interim president at Fresno Pacific University.

Harold Haak, former president of California State University, Fresno, will step into the office being vacated by Allen Carden, who announced his resignation in January.

Haak served as president of CSUF from 1980-91 and is currently a professor of political science there. Haak will also continue to provide leadership for the development of the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at CSUF.