President Kyle Farmbry is one of seven new trustees named to the College Board, the not-for-profit organization that develops and administers standardized tests and curricula used to promote college-readiness and as part of the college admissions process.

Kyle, the board’s only president of a four-year college or university, will serve through 2027. He is one of 12 trustees elected by the national membership. Other trustees are elected by regional and national assemblies. Trustees are leading administrators in colleges, universities and secondary schools. His appointment comes as the College Board continues to modernize the SAT and AP standardized test used for college admissions.

"I look forward to serving as a trustee with The College Board,” says Kyle. “I've been excited to watch recent College Board efforts to enhance the pathways to higher education for thousands of students each year including through modernizing the SAT, AP and other programs that the organization offers. It will be a deep honor to be able to support the mission of the organization alongside other trustees who make up the governing body of the institution."  

“I’m so pleased to welcome Kyle to our outstanding group of Trustees,” said David Coleman, CEO of College Board. “The Board’s wealth of experience across the spectrum of K-12 and higher education is essential in helping us deliver on our mission to connect students from all backgrounds with success and opportunity. I look forward to working with Kyle in the coming years and drawing upon his expertise and leadership.”

The Board of Trustees, made up of 31 members, serves as the primary governing body of the College Board. Trustees are responsible for fulfilling key fiduciary responsibilities, approving the mission, annual budget, strategic goals and objectives of the organization, and advising the CEO, who is responsible for management.

Kyle is an active leader in the wider community and recently joined the board of North Carolina for Community and Justice (NCCJ).