Baylor hires 1st woman president in school history

Baylor has named Dr. Linda A. Livingstone its new president, making her the first woman to hold the position in the university's 172-year history.

The school's football program, of course, has existed under a dark cloud over the past year-plus for its mishandling of numerous sexual assault complaints made by women, many of which were against football players.

"In the end, Dr. Livingstone's experience uniquely fit the profile of the dynamic faith and transformational leader, which Baylor needs at this point in time in our history," said Bob Brewton, who chaired the school's search for a new president.

Livingstone succeeds Dr. David Garland, who's served as the interim president over the past year. Garland took over following sweeping changes in the school's administration - all of which were related to the sexual assault scandal.