Auburn University’s board of trustees on Monday unanimously voted to confirm Jay Gogue as interim president, effective immediately.

Gogue returns to leading the university, having previously served as Auburn’s 18th president from 2007 to 2017, after having been recommended two weeks ago for the interim slot following the sudden resignation of his successor, Dr. Steven Leath.

“Susie and I love Auburn, and we’re honored to again serve the Auburn family,” Gogue said in a statement.

According to a university spokesman, Gogue will spend the next several days connecting with student, faculty, staff and alumni leadership.

University officials will soon launch a nationwide search for its next president, per board of trustees president pro tem Wayne T. Smith.

Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn