Yale University has appointed Marie McInnis as its first female president in a permanent capacity, the first time since the Ivy League school was founded in 1701.

McInnis will join Yale University in July to take over as its 24th president from Peter Salovey, who has led the school for over a decade. McInnis will be the first woman to lead Yale as a non-interim president in its 323-year history.

“It has been three decades since I have called Yale and New Haven home, but I have had the good fortune to come back to our campus regularly, as a colleague, an alumna, and in recent years as a trustee,” McInnis said in a message to the Yale campus community. “Over that time, I have seen Yale grow in incredible ways while maintaining the excellence and traditions that have been part of our university for over three centuries.”

Maurie McInnis was selected from 130 candidate nominations. The candidates were filtered rigorously through a combination of individual meetings, listening sessions, and a student survey.

“A compelling leader, distinguished scholar, and devoted educator, she brings to the role a deep understanding of higher education and an unwavering commitment to our mission and academic priorities,” Josh Bekenstein, senior trustee and chair of the presidential search committee said. “Her experience and accomplishments over the past three decades have prepared her to lead Yale in the years ahead.”