Bob Gibson is Named Sorensen's New Executive Director

Veteran political reporter and radio host Bob Gibson has been named the new Executive Director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership.

In a statement released today from Barbara Fried, Chairman of Sorensen's State Advisory Board, to board members and alumni, Fried said in part:

"We are thrilled about this decision and are looking forward to Bob joining our team in late April. Bob is familiar to many Virginians as the veteran political writer at the Charlottesville Daily Progress and as the long-time host of WVTF Public Radio's Evening Edition. Bob grew up in Arlington County and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1972 where he studied government and foreign affairs. Bob is well-known at the University, in Richmond, and in political circles across Virginia. He has been a frequent guest speaker to Sorensen classes over the years, bringing with him a deep appreciation for the issues on which our programs focus. Throughout his professional career Bob has always stood for those principles which are at the heart of the Sorensen mission. As a reporter and political analyst, he has earned a strong reputation for fairness and thoughtful commentary. The members of the Search Committee unanimously agreed that the Sorensen Institute will be tremendously well served with Bob Gibson as its Director. I look forward to introducing you to Bob at our 2008 Gala on April 25."

News coverage:

Appropriately enough, the Daily Progress broke the news in the Virginia media late this afternoon.

Click here for a story in the Daily Press.  

Click here for the story at UVA Today.

Click here for a story in UVA's Cavalier Daily.

Click here for a story in Charlottesville's C-Ville Weekly.