Buena Vista University’s Board of Trustees has named Dr. Joshua D. Merchant as its new president, succeeding Frederick V. Moore, who is stepping down from the position after 22 years. Merchant will assume the role of BVU president on July 1, 2017. Merchant currently serves as vice president of development and alumni engagement at the University of North Florida (UNF) and the executive director and CEO for the UNF Foundation, Inc. More.